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Option agreements for land in Bedlington

If you own land in or around Bedlington, option agreements is one of four ways you can sell it to us. Here's how it works and when it makes sense.

An option can capture more of your land's value where it needs a long planning journey, but the details matter. We explain every term before you commit.

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

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Land around Bedlington

The land we're most interested in near Bedlington sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Cramlington (3 miles) and Blyth (3 miles).

Sparsely populated, with Northumberland National Park, the Northumberland Coast National Landscape, and green belt around the south-east towns near Tyneside.

TownBedlington
CountyNorthumberland
CountryEngland
Postcode districtNE22
OS grid squareNZ28
Nearest towns we coverCramlington (3 mi), Blyth (3 mi), Ashington (3 mi)
Distance from BlythAbout 3 miles west
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
When you're paidOption fee now, price when the option is exercised
Planning costsOurs, sometimes recoverable from the price
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Is an option agreement right for your land?

  • Larger fields and blocks on the edge of towns and villages
  • Owners happy to wait several years for a higher price
  • Holdings where several owners need to work together
  • Sites with technical issues that need time to resolve

An option can capture more of your land's value where it needs a long planning journey, but the details matter. We explain every term before you commit.

The terms that matter

Minimum price

A floor that protects you if values fall.

Term

How long we have to secure permission and exercise the option.

Deductions

Which planning and infrastructure costs come off the price before you're paid.

Exercise triggers

What has to happen before we can buy.

Land near Bedlington that an option agreement suits

Land with planning permission in Bedlington

Rarely needed once consent exists, but can suit phased sites.

Land for affordable homes in Bedlington

Useful while housing need is evidenced and a scheme is prepared.

Infill plots and gap sites in Bedlington

Seldom needed for single infill plots.

Inherited and probate land in Bedlington

Can suit families who want to hold on while planning is explored.

What happens next

  1. Tell us about your land

    Send the postcode or address and a rough size.

  2. We check it properly

    Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.

  3. You get a written offer

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

  4. The legal work

    Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.

Rules that apply in England

Planning framework

Planning decisions in England follow the National Planning Policy Framework, revised in August 2026, and the local plan, prepared by the council or, in a national park, the park authority. Plans are reviewed periodically, which is when new housing sites are usually allocated.

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.

When the land isn't straightforward

You're worried about the deductions

Ask for a clear list and a cap on what can be deducted. We'll explain each one.

You want to be sure we'll actually pursue planning

Agreements can include obligations to use reasonable endeavours and set milestones.

Useful to send us

  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • Photos of the land and its access
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Common questions

Do I keep the option fee if you don't buy?

Normally, yes. The terms are set out in the agreement.

How is the price set?

Usually as a percentage of the land's market value once permission is granted, minus agreed costs, with a minimum price. The percentage and deductions are negotiated.

What's the difference between an option and a promotion agreement?

Under an option the buyer has the right to buy the land. Under a promotion agreement a promoter gets permission and then sells the land on the open market, taking a share of the proceeds. We offer options, not promotion agreements.

Can you visit land near Bedlington?

Yes. Once we've looked at the title and planning position, we arrange a site visit if the land looks suitable. Send the address or postcode to start.

Option agreements near Bedlington

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