Land and new homes in Bury
In Bury, Land to Homes works with landowners who want to sell, option or promote land for housing, and with councils and housing associations on affordable homes. We manage planning and building on the sites we take forward, and people looking for a home can register their interest.
Bury · BL9Free 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
Where Bury fits
Bury sits about 9 miles north of Manchester in Greater Manchester, in the BL9 postcode district. The nearest other places we cover are Radcliffe (3 miles), Heywood (3 miles) and Whitefield (3 miles). Bury is in the North West region of England.
Typical sites we review near Bury include infill gaps along existing streets, paddocks on the edge of Bury and brownfield land in and around Bury. As Bury is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
A postcode and a rough boundary are enough for us to start a free appraisal of land near Bury.
Services in Bury
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Bury
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Bury
- Sell Land Without Planning in Bury
- Land Option Agreements in Bury
- Land Promotion Agreements in Bury
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Bury
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Bury
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Bury
- Sell Brownfield Land in Bury
- Sell an Infill Plot in Bury
- Land Assembly and Access in Bury
- Free Site Appraisal in Bury
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Bury
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Bury
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Bury
- New Home Construction in Bury
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Bury
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Bury
- New Homes to Rent in Bury
- Affordable Housing in Bury
- Social Housing in Bury
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Bury
Funders and partners
Planning and land rules in Bury
If your land near Bury 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.
If you rent privately in Bury, 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) |
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| 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. |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Common questions in Bury
Can Green Belt land be developed?
Green Belt is land around certain towns and cities where policy keeps land open, so new homes are normally resisted unless a local plan releases the land or there are very special circumstances. In England, recent policy changes introduced grey belt land, which can be more acceptable for development in some cases. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own green belt policies.
Do you have any new homes for sale or rent?
Not yet. Land to Homes is a new venture and has no homes, plots or developments for sale or rent at the moment. You can register interest with the area and type of home you want, and we will contact you if we bring forward homes that match. We do not take reservations, fees or deposits at this stage.
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.
Do you buy land in Bury?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Bury and elsewhere in Greater Manchester, including Royton, Tyldesley and Salford. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.