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Sell brownfield land in Market Drayton

Thinking about whether to sell brownfield land in Market Drayton? A free appraisal tells you what we'd pay and how we got there, with no obligation to go further.

We buy cleared sites, derelict buildings and yards, and price in the clean-up so you don't have to deal with it first.

  • No commission: we're the buyer
  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • No pressure to decide

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We'll check the title and planning, then call you.

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Free and no obligation. We're the buyer, so there's no commission.

Land around Market Drayton

From Market Drayton, it's 13 miles to Newcastle-under-Lyme and 13 miles to Crewe. We buy land across that whole stretch of Shropshire, not only within the town.

A rural county with the Shropshire Hills National Landscape, green belt in the east near the West Midlands, and growth around Shrewsbury and Telford.

TownMarket Drayton
CountyShropshire
CountryEngland
Postcode districtTF9
OS grid squareSJ63
Nearest towns we coverNewcastle-under-Lyme (13 mi), Crewe (13 mi), Wellington (14 mi)
Distance from TelfordAbout 16 miles north
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Cleared former industrial site with cracked concrete and weeds beside terraced houses

What we look for around Market Drayton

  • Cleared sites with old hardstanding
  • Sites on the council's brownfield land register
  • Redundant commercial buildings in residential areas
  • Sites next to canals, railways or town centres

We buy cleared sites, derelict buildings and yards, and price in the clean-up so you don't have to deal with it first.

What decides the value of brownfield land near Market Drayton

Contamination

Investigation and remediation costs come straight off the land value.

Existing use value

If the site has a viable current use, that sets the floor for an offer.

Neighbouring uses

Noise or smells from nearby businesses affect design and value.

Flood risk

Many brownfield sites are near rivers and canals, so flood risk is checked early.

Ways to sell this land

Outright purchase

We take on the site and its problems for an agreed price.

Subject-to-planning sale

We complete once permission is granted for a housing scheme.

Option agreements

Can suit larger brownfield sites with a longer planning route.

Joint ventures

Worth discussing if you want to share in the regeneration value.

How a sale works

  1. Tell us about your land

    Send the postcode or address and a rough size.

  2. We do the homework

    We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.

  3. We put an offer in writing

    It shows how we got there. There's no obligation to accept.

  4. The legal work

    Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.

What England's rules mean for your land

Section 106 and CIL

Larger schemes often need a Section 106 agreement for affordable housing or contributions, and councils that have adopted the Community Infrastructure Levy charge it per square metre of new floorspace.

Brownfield first

National policy gives substantial weight to reusing suitable brownfield land for homes. Councils keep brownfield land registers, and some sites can gain permission in principle.

Flood risk

Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.

Common problems, and how we handle them

You're worried about contamination liability

Contracts can deal with who takes responsibility for contamination. Take advice from your solicitor on the wording.

The buildings are being vandalised

A quick exchange can transfer risk and security responsibility sooner. We'll talk through timing.

Useful to send us

  • A rough size, in acres or hectares
  • Your title number, if you know it
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Questions from landowners near Market Drayton

What counts as brownfield land?

Land that has been occupied by a permanent structure and its associated fixed surface infrastructure. Some exceptions apply, such as agricultural buildings and residential gardens in built-up areas.

Do you buy contaminated land?

Yes. We investigate and price the remediation, so you don't need to clean the site first.

What is a brownfield land register?

In England, councils keep a register of brownfield sites they consider suitable for housing. Being on it can help the planning case.

How do I get an offer for land in Market Drayton?

Use the form on this page or call 0800 088 6248. Tell us the postcode, the rough size and anything you know about planning, and we'll come back to you.

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Find out what we'd pay for your land near Market Drayton

Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.

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