Land and new homes in Prestwich
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Prestwich, 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.
Prestwich · M25Free 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
Prestwich at a glance
We cover Prestwich as part of Greater Manchester. It is about 4 miles north-west of Manchester, around postcode district M25. The nearest other places we cover are Whitefield (1 mile), Radcliffe (3 miles) and Salford (3 miles). Prestwich is part of England’s North West region.
Around Prestwich we look at redundant agricultural buildings, large and long rear gardens and paddocks on the edge of Prestwich. Planning in Prestwich follows England’s rules: the National Planning Policy Framework sets national policy and the council’s Local Plan sets local policy.
A postcode and a rough boundary are enough for us to start a free appraisal of land near Prestwich.
Services in Prestwich
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Prestwich
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Prestwich
- Sell Land Without Planning in Prestwich
- Land Option Agreements in Prestwich
- Land Promotion Agreements in Prestwich
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Prestwich
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Prestwich
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Prestwich
- Sell Brownfield Land in Prestwich
- Sell an Infill Plot in Prestwich
- Land Assembly and Access in Prestwich
- Free Site Appraisal in Prestwich
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Prestwich
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Prestwich
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Prestwich
- New Home Construction in Prestwich
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Prestwich
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Prestwich
- New Homes to Rent in Prestwich
- Affordable Housing in Prestwich
- Social Housing in Prestwich
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Prestwich
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in Prestwich
Selling development land in Prestwich 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.
Buying a new-build home in Prestwich follows the usual English process: an offer, conveyancing, exchange of contracts, which makes the purchase binding, and completion. Many buyers arrange a snagging inspection to find defects. New homes are usually covered by a structural warranty, and developers registered under the New Homes Quality Code give buyers access to the New Homes Ombudsman Service. We have no homes on sale yet, so register your interest to hear about future homes.
| 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 Prestwich
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.
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.
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 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 Prestwich an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Prestwich and elsewhere in Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Stockport and Heywood. 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.