Land and new homes in Leigh
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Leigh, 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.
Leigh · WN7Free 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 Leigh
In Greater Manchester, Leigh lies about 12 miles west of Manchester; its central postcode district is WN7. Atherton is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 2 miles, followed by Tyldesley and Golborne. Within England, Leigh falls in the North West region.
Typical sites we review near Leigh include fields put forward or allocated in the local plan, corner plots and side gardens and former garage blocks and yards. As Leigh is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
Send us a postcode in or near WN7 and we will start with a free desktop appraisal.
Services in Leigh
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Leigh
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Leigh
- Sell Land Without Planning in Leigh
- Land Option Agreements in Leigh
- Land Promotion Agreements in Leigh
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Leigh
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Leigh
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Leigh
- Sell Brownfield Land in Leigh
- Sell an Infill Plot in Leigh
- Land Assembly and Access in Leigh
- Free Site Appraisal in Leigh
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Leigh
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Leigh
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Leigh
- New Home Construction in Leigh
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Leigh
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Leigh
- New Homes to Rent in Leigh
- Affordable Housing in Leigh
- Social Housing in Leigh
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Leigh
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Leigh
If your land near Leigh 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.
In England, affordable housing on market developments in Leigh 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.
| National planning policy | National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised August 2026, with national planning practice guidance |
|---|---|
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| 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. |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Common questions in Leigh
Will I have to pay anything upfront?
Not on a promotion agreement. We fund the planning work, and those costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning permission. You will still need your own solicitor, but on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees, with the amount agreed in the heads of terms.
How do I sell land for development?
Start with an appraisal of what the land could take and the routes open to you: a direct sale, an option agreement or a promotion agreement. Then take independent advice from a solicitor and, ideally, a land agent before agreeing heads of terms. Land to Homes offers a free, no-obligation site appraisal and explains each route in writing.
What are the New Homes Quality Code and New Homes Ombudsman?
The New Homes Quality Code is a code of practice for developers registered with the New Homes Quality Board, covering how homes are marketed, reserved, sold and handed over, and after-sales care. Buyers of homes from registered developers can usually take unresolved complaints to the New Homes Ombudsman Service. The framework currently covers England, Scotland and Wales.
Can you guarantee my land will get planning permission?
No one can guarantee planning permission. Decisions rest with the planning authority or, on appeal, an independent appeal body. What we can do is assess the prospects honestly, prepare a thorough application and deal with likely objections early. If we think a site is unlikely to succeed, we will tell you before anyone spends time or money on it.
Do you buy land in Leigh?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Leigh and elsewhere in Greater Manchester, including Royton, Oldham and Bolton. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.