Land and new homes in Oldham
In Oldham, 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.
Oldham · OL1Free 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
Where Oldham fits
Oldham sits about 6 miles north-east of Manchester in Greater Manchester, in the OL1 postcode district. Nearby, we also cover Chadderton, Royton and Failsworth, all within 3 miles. Oldham is in the North West region of England.
Around Oldham we look at land that already has planning permission, redundant agricultural buildings and brownfield land in and around Oldham. In England, where Oldham sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
Tell us where your land is around Oldham and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Oldham
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Oldham
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Oldham
- Sell Land Without Planning in Oldham
- Land Option Agreements in Oldham
- Land Promotion Agreements in Oldham
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Oldham
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Oldham
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Oldham
- Sell Brownfield Land in Oldham
- Sell an Infill Plot in Oldham
- Land Assembly and Access in Oldham
- Free Site Appraisal in Oldham
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Oldham
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Oldham
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Oldham
- New Home Construction in Oldham
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Oldham
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Oldham
- New Homes to Rent in Oldham
- Affordable Housing in Oldham
- Social Housing in Oldham
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Oldham
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Oldham
Land with no planning permission can still be sold. Around Oldham, 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.
Affordable homes in Oldham are usually funded through a mix of Section 106 contributions from market schemes and grant from Homes England's Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036, or from the Greater London Authority in London. Registered providers, regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing, own and manage most of them. Land to Homes can bring forward land and build homes for councils and housing associations, including homes for Social Rent.
| National planning policy | National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised August 2026, with national planning practice guidance |
|---|---|
| Local planning document | Local Plan |
| In-principle consent | Outline planning permission, with reserved matters approved later |
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Questions about Land and homes in Oldham
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 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.
Do you buy land directly?
Yes, on suitable sites. We can buy land directly, with or without planning permission and with no onward chain, subject to survey, title and contract. Whether a direct purchase suits you depends on the site and on whether you would rather have certainty now or wait for planning to change what the land is worth.
What is an option agreement?
An option agreement gives a developer the right, but not the obligation, to buy land within an agreed period, usually once planning permission is granted. The landowner normally receives an option fee, and the purchase price is worked out under an agreed formula. On option agreements with Land to Homes, we pay your reasonable legal fees, agreed up front in the heads of terms.
Do you buy land in Oldham?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Oldham and elsewhere in Greater Manchester, including Royton, Middleton and Stalybridge. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.