Land and new homes in Macclesfield
Land to Homes is a land and new-homes business covering Macclesfield. We can buy suitable land directly, fund the planning on promotion and option deals, and deliver homes for sale, rent and affordable housing. Every land enquiry starts with a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Macclesfield · SK11Free site appraisal
Tell us about your land and we will call you back. No cost, no obligation.
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- Free site appraisalNo cost, no obligation
- Legal fees coveredReasonable fees, on options and promotion
- Nothing to pay upfrontOn promotion: we fund planning
- Direct purchaseSuitable sites, with or without planning
- UK-wideEngland, Wales, Scotland and NI
Macclesfield at a glance
Macclesfield (SK11) is one of the Cheshire towns we cover, about 21 miles south-east of Warrington. The nearest other places we cover are Wilmslow (6 miles), Congleton (8 miles) and Cheadle Hulme (8 miles). Macclesfield is in the North West region of England. Macclesfield is about 49 miles from our Great Barr head office in Birmingham.
In and around Macclesfield, the land we appraise ranges from former garage blocks and yards to land that already has planning permission, including small holdings and pony paddocks. Planning in Macclesfield follows England’s rules: the National Planning Policy Framework sets national policy and the council’s Local Plan sets local policy.
Tell us where your land is around Macclesfield and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Macclesfield
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Macclesfield
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Macclesfield
- Sell Land Without Planning in Macclesfield
- Land Option Agreements in Macclesfield
- Land Promotion Agreements in Macclesfield
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Macclesfield
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Macclesfield
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Macclesfield
- Sell Brownfield Land in Macclesfield
- Sell an Infill Plot in Macclesfield
- Land Assembly and Access in Macclesfield
- Free Site Appraisal in Macclesfield
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Macclesfield
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Macclesfield
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Macclesfield
- New Home Construction in Macclesfield
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Macclesfield
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Macclesfield
- New Homes to Rent in Macclesfield
- Affordable Housing in Macclesfield
- Social Housing in Macclesfield
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Macclesfield
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in Macclesfield
If your land near Macclesfield lies in the Green Belt, national policy still protects it, but England's planning framework now recognises grey belt: Green Belt land that is previously developed or does not strongly contribute to certain Green Belt purposes. Where there is evidenced unmet need and the location is sustainable, grey belt housing can be acceptable, with major schemes meeting the Golden Rules on affordable housing, infrastructure and green space. Planning is never guaranteed, so we check policy, access and constraints first.
Councils and housing associations around Macclesfield can bid for grant through Homes England's Social and Affordable Homes Programme, which funds Social Rent, Affordable Rent at up to 80% of market rent, and shared ownership. Landlords of the rented homes must be registered with the Regulator of Social Housing. National policy also expects local plans to set a minimum Social Rent proportion for major development. Land to Homes is ready to discuss sites, partnership and delivery.
| Local planning document | Local Plan |
|---|---|
| Who decides applications | The local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority) |
| In-principle consent | Outline planning permission, with reserved matters approved later |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
| How a sale becomes binding | A land sale becomes legally binding on exchange of contracts and finishes on completion, after which the buyer registers the title with HM Land Registry. |
Your questions answered for Macclesfield
Is the site appraisal really free?
Yes. Our site appraisal is free and carries no obligation. It covers access, planning policy, likely constraints and an indicative number of homes, and we talk you through the routes open to you. You do not have to agree to anything afterwards, and we will tell you plainly if the land is not suitable for us.
Who pays for the planning application?
Usually the applicant pays the council fee and the cost of surveys and reports. Under a promotion agreement with Land to Homes, we fund the planning work, and the costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning. On a direct purchase without planning, the planning cost and risk become ours.
What is a local development plan and why does it matter?
The development plan sets out where new homes and other development should go, and it is the starting point for planning decisions. In England it is usually called the Local Plan; Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have Local Development Plans. Land allocated for housing, or next to a settlement where policy supports growth, usually has stronger prospects.
What is biodiversity net gain?
Biodiversity net gain is a requirement in England for most new developments to leave natural habitat in a measurably better state than before, assessed using a statutory metric. It can be delivered on site, off site or, as a last resort, through statutory credits. It affects how much land a scheme needs. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own biodiversity policies.
Do you work with landowners in Macclesfield?
We do. We work with landowners in Macclesfield and elsewhere in Cheshire, including Warrington, Ellesmere Port and Congleton. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.