Land and new homes in Radcliffe
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Radcliffe, 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.
Radcliffe · M26Free 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
Radcliffe at a glance
Radcliffe (M26) is one of the Greater Manchester towns we cover, about 7 miles north-west of Manchester. Whitefield is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 1 mile, followed by Prestwich and Bury. Radcliffe is part of England’s North West region.
Around Radcliffe we look at redundant agricultural buildings, backland plots with a workable access and land that already has planning permission. In England, where Radcliffe 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 Radcliffe and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Radcliffe
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Radcliffe
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Radcliffe
- Sell Land Without Planning in Radcliffe
- Land Option Agreements in Radcliffe
- Land Promotion Agreements in Radcliffe
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Radcliffe
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Radcliffe
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Radcliffe
- Sell Brownfield Land in Radcliffe
- Sell an Infill Plot in Radcliffe
- Land Assembly and Access in Radcliffe
- Free Site Appraisal in Radcliffe
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Radcliffe
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Radcliffe
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Radcliffe
- New Home Construction in Radcliffe
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Radcliffe
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Radcliffe
- New Homes to Rent in Radcliffe
- Affordable Housing in Radcliffe
- Social Housing in Radcliffe
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Radcliffe
Funders and partners
Planning in Radcliffe: the English rules
Whether a field or large garden could take homes depends mostly on the council's Local Plan and national policy. Under the National Planning Policy Framework, plans define settlement boundaries, and land just outside Radcliffe may still come forward if it is allocated, previously developed or meets evidenced unmet housing need. Smaller housing schemes can also use Permission in Principle, an England-only route that settles location, use and amount first. Our free appraisal explains which route suits your land.
If you rent privately in Radcliffe, 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 Radcliffe: questions
Who pays for the planning application?
Usually the applicant pays the council fee and the cost of surveys and reports. Under a promotion agreement with Land to Homes, we fund the planning work, and the costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning. On a direct purchase without planning, the planning cost and risk become ours.
How do I register interest in a new home?
Tell us your contact details, preferred areas, the type and size of home, whether you want to buy or rent, and your timing. Registering is free, it is not a reservation or an application, and you can ask us to remove your details at any time. We use it to contact you and to understand what people need.
What is a local development plan and why does it matter?
The development plan sets out where new homes and other development should go, and it is the starting point for planning decisions. In England it is usually called the Local Plan; Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have Local Development Plans. Land allocated for housing, or next to a settlement where policy supports growth, usually has stronger prospects.
What should I check before reserving any new-build home?
Check the specification, the tenure and any lease terms, estate or service charges for unadopted roads and open space, the warranty provider, the reservation terms and whether the developer is registered with the New Homes Quality Board. Instruct your own solicitor early, visit the site if you can and ask for everything important in writing.
Is Radcliffe an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Radcliffe and elsewhere in Greater Manchester, including Failsworth, Golborne and Droylsden. 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.