Land and new homes in Atherton
Land to Homes is a land and new-homes business covering Atherton. 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.
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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
Atherton at a glance
About 11 miles west of Manchester, Atherton is part of our Greater Manchester coverage, centred on postcode district M46. Tyldesley is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 1 mile, followed by Westhoughton and Leigh. Within England, Atherton falls in the North West region.
Typical sites we review near Atherton include fields put forward or allocated in the local plan, redundant agricultural buildings and backland plots with a workable access. As Atherton is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
Tell us where your land is around Atherton and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Atherton
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Atherton
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Atherton
- Sell Land Without Planning in Atherton
- Land Option Agreements in Atherton
- Land Promotion Agreements in Atherton
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Atherton
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Atherton
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Atherton
- Sell Brownfield Land in Atherton
- Sell an Infill Plot in Atherton
- Land Assembly and Access in Atherton
- Free Site Appraisal in Atherton
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Atherton
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Atherton
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Atherton
- New Home Construction in Atherton
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Atherton
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Atherton
- New Homes to Rent in Atherton
- Affordable Housing in Atherton
- Social Housing in Atherton
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Atherton
Funders and partners
The English system, as it applies in Atherton
Selling development land in Atherton usually starts with heads of terms, a short written summary of price, conditions and fees, before solicitors draft the contract. In England the sale becomes binding on exchange of contracts and finishes on completion, with the title then registered at HM Land Registry. The buyer normally pays Stamp Duty Land Tax. On option and promotion agreements with Land to Homes, your reasonable legal fees are covered, with the amount agreed in the heads of terms.
If you rent privately in Atherton, the Renters' Rights Act 2025 now shapes your tenancy: most tenancies run from one rent period to the next, rent can usually only be raised once a year through a formal process, and no-fault evictions have ended. Affordable options in England include Social Rent, Affordable Rent at up to 80% of market rent, and shared ownership. Land to Homes plans homes for sale and rent, and you can register interest now.
| 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 transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
Land and homes in Atherton: questions
Can I sell land without planning permission?
Yes. Land often sells without planning, either for a price that reflects the planning risk or under a deal where the price is set once permission is granted. Land to Homes can buy suitable sites directly, with or without planning and with no onward chain, subject to survey, title and contract, or promote the land through planning with you.
What are heads of terms?
Heads of terms are a short written summary of the main points of a deal, such as the price or price formula, the length of an option or promotion, who pays which costs and any conditions. They are not usually legally binding, but they guide the solicitors who draft the contract. We set out your legal fee cover in them.
What is a new-build warranty?
It is an insurance-backed policy covering certain defects in a new home for a set period after completion. The builder is usually responsible for most defects early in the cover, and the warranty provider covers major structural problems later. Most mortgage lenders expect a recognised warranty, or a professional consultant's certificate, before they lend on a new home.
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.
Is Atherton an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Atherton and elsewhere in Greater Manchester, including Prestwich, Bury and Old Trafford. Where a site suits us we can buy it directly, or set up an option or promotion agreement. On promotion there is nothing to pay upfront.