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Sell strategic land and large sites in Oldham

If you own strategic land near Oldham, we can usually tell you quite quickly whether it suits us, and if it doesn't, we'll say why.

If you own a large block of land next to a town, the right partner and the right agreement matter more than a fast headline price. We explain each structure and what it means for you.

  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • No pressure to decide
  • Independent advice encouraged

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Land around Oldham

Our appraisals for Oldham start with the OL1 postcode district and the OS grid square SD90, then widen out to Chadderton, Royton and Failsworth, all within about 3 miles.

A dense urban core where most new homes are on brownfield land, with green belt on the edges climbing towards the Pennines.

TownOldham
CountyGreater Manchester
CountryEngland
Postcode districtOL1
OS grid squareSD90
Nearest towns we coverChadderton (1 mi), Royton (2 mi), Failsworth (3 mi)
Distance from ManchesterAbout 6 miles north-east
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Aerial view of several farm fields between a market town and a ring road

Is your land near Oldham a good fit?

  • Blocks of land of several acres on the edge of towns and larger villages
  • Land being considered in a local plan review
  • Land without major heritage, ecology or flood constraints
  • Land where a phased scheme could start on a smaller first phase

Large sites on the edge of towns are where much of the country's new housing ends up. Getting there takes local plan promotion, technical studies and patience, and the deal needs to reflect that.

How we arrive at a figure for land in Greater Manchester

Price mechanism

Options and conditional contracts usually pay a share of market value at the time permission is granted.

Minimum price

A floor price protects you if values fall during a long planning process.

Term length

Longer agreements give more time for planning but tie up your land for longer.

Phasing

Large sites are often bought in phases, with payments staged to match.

Choosing how to sell

Outright purchase

Rare on unallocated strategic land, but possible at a risk-adjusted price.

Subject-to-planning sale

A fixed or formula price paid once an acceptable permission is granted.

Option agreements

The usual route: an option fee now and a price based on market value later.

Joint ventures

Lets you share in the development value if you can wait for it.

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. You get a written offer

    With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.

  4. Solicitors complete the sale

    Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.

Rules that apply in England

Biodiversity net gain

Under the Environment Act 2021, most developments in England must deliver at least a 10% gain in biodiversity. Since 6 August 2026, sites of 0.2 hectares or less are exempt unless priority habitat is affected.

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.

Farm tenancies

Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies and farm business tenancies have their own notice and compensation rules, which affect when land can be developed.

Awkward details we deal with

Several family members own the land

We can work with all owners and their advisers, and agreements can set out how payments are split.

The land is farmed by a tenant

Tenancies need managing before building can start. We look at notice periods and compensation early.

Useful to send us

  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Your title number, if you know it
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements

Your questions answered

What counts as strategic land?

There's no legal definition. In practice it means larger sites, often over five acres, whose route to development runs through the local plan or a major planning application.

How long do strategic land deals last?

Terms vary with the site and the plan timetable. Several years is common, with options to extend if planning is progressing.

Do I pay for planning on strategic land?

Normally not. Under an option or conditional contract the buyer funds planning and technical work, and recovers those costs from the land price only if the agreement allows it.

Do you buy land in Oldham?

Yes. We consider land in and around Oldham and across Greater Manchester. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.

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