Land and new homes in Ashton-under-Lyne
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Ashton-under-Lyne, then takes suitable sites through planning, design and construction to new homes for sale, for rent and for affordable housing. Landowners start with a free site appraisal; home seekers can register their interest.
Ashton-under-Lyne · OL7Free site appraisal
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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
Land and homes around Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne (OL7) is one of the Greater Manchester towns we cover, about 6 miles east of Manchester. If your land sits between towns, Dukinfield, Stalybridge and Droylsden are the closest neighbouring places on our list. Within England, Ashton-under-Lyne falls in the North West region.
Around Ashton-under-Lyne we look at farmland next to the settlement boundary, infill gaps along existing streets and brownfield land in and around Ashton-under-Lyne. Planning in Ashton-under-Lyne 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 Ashton-under-Lyne and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Ashton-under-Lyne
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Sell Land Without Planning in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Land Option Agreements in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Land Promotion Agreements in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Sell Brownfield Land in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Sell an Infill Plot in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Land Assembly and Access in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Free Site Appraisal in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Ashton-under-Lyne
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Ashton-under-Lyne
- New Home Construction in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Ashton-under-Lyne
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Ashton-under-Lyne
- New Homes to Rent in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Affordable Housing in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Social Housing in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Ashton-under-Lyne
Funders and partners
Planning in Ashton-under-Lyne: the English rules
Land with no planning permission can still be sold. Around Ashton-under-Lyne, the usual routes in England are a direct sale, an option agreement or a promotion agreement, where the planning work is funded for you and the land is sold once consent is granted. Outline planning permission settles the principle, with reserved matters approved later. Section 106 obligations, the Community Infrastructure Levy where charged and biodiversity net gain all affect what a site is worth, so independent advice matters.
In England, affordable housing on market developments in Ashton-under-Lyne is normally secured through a Section 106 agreement, which sets the number, tenure and transfer of homes to a registered provider. Grant from Homes England can add further homes, and the 2026 to 2036 programme expects at least 60% of funded homes to be Social Rent. Land to Homes can supply land, design and build homes, or deliver completed homes for councils and housing associations.
| 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 transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Your questions answered for Ashton-under-Lyne
What is planning permission?
Planning permission is consent from the planning authority to carry out development, such as building new homes or changing the use of land. Applications are judged against the local development plan and national policy, which differ in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Permission can be full, or outline, which is called planning permission in principle in Scotland.
What should I check before reserving any new-build home?
Check the specification, the tenure and any lease terms, estate or service charges for unadopted roads and open space, the warranty provider, the reservation terms and whether the developer is registered with the New Homes Quality Board. Instruct your own solicitor early, visit the site if you can and ask for everything important in writing.
Do you pay my legal fees?
On option and promotion agreements, yes. We pay your reasonable legal fees, and the amount is agreed up front in the heads of terms before you instruct a solicitor, so there are no surprises later. On a direct purchase, each side normally pays its own legal costs, and we will explain the position before you commit.
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 Ashton-under-Lyne?
We do. We work with landowners in Ashton-under-Lyne and elsewhere in Greater Manchester, including Altrincham, Dukinfield and Ashton-in-Makerfield. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.