Development land wanted in Lichfield
We are looking for development land in and around Lichfield: plots, fields, brownfield sites and buildings.
Lichfield is in Staffordshire, about 15 miles south-east of Stafford. Nearby places include Burntwood, Tamworth and Aldridge. We are based in Great Barr, Birmingham, close to Lichfield, and we buy land throughout England and Wales.
Former coalfield areas around Cannock and north Staffordshire often need mining risk checks, and schemes near Cannock Chase contribute to mitigation for its protected heathland. The M6, A38 and West Coast Main Line corridors, and the High Speed 2 route, influence where growth is planned.
Where an English council cannot show a five-year supply of housing land, or its Housing Delivery Test result falls below 75%, the August 2026 NPPF can give policy support to suitable housing outside settlement boundaries.
Some land in Staffordshire is designated Green Belt. If your land is within it, it may still qualify as grey belt or previously developed land under national policy, subject to the Golden Rules.
Land we want in Lichfield
WantedResidential development land
Sites on the edge of Lichfield or the villages nearby can be worth a conversation, especially where they are well connected by road and bus or rail.
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WantedLand with planning permission
For consented land around Lichfield, the first things we read are the decision notice, the conditions and any legal agreement attached to the permission.
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WantedLand without planning permission
Near Lichfield, land without planning is worth discussing where it adjoins existing homes or has been put forward to the council's plan.
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WantedBrownfield land
Brownfield land in Lichfield tends to be well located for homes; the questions are usually about contamination, demolition and neighbours.
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WantedInfill plots
Around Lichfield, infill plots are often side gardens or gaps left between older houses; the street's character usually sets the design.
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WantedGarden and backland plots
Backland development in Lichfield turns on access and privacy; we look at both before suggesting whether an application is worth making.
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WantedFarmland and paddocks
Around Lichfield, paddocks and fields beside existing homes can have real potential, even where they have been grazed or farmed for generations.
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WantedStrategic land
Larger landholdings on the approaches to Lichfield are where strategic land usually comes from, particularly near transport links.
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WantedSmall sites
In Lichfield, small sites are often the leftover pieces: a side garden, an old garage block or a gap where a building once stood.
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WantedCommercial and industrial sites
In Lichfield, industrial land that has drifted out of use can often be reimagined as homes, subject to the council's view on employment land.
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WantedRedundant buildings
We are interested in buildings around Lichfield that have outlived their original use, whether they would be converted or replaced.
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WantedBarns and rural buildings
Farm buildings near Lichfield that have fallen out of use may suit conversion, particularly traditional barns with a good access.
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WantedGarage courts and yards
Garage courts tucked behind homes in Lichfield are often ideal for a small number of new houses or bungalows.
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WantedSites with lapsed or refused planning
We read the planning history of sites across Lichfield closely; a past refusal often points straight to the fix.
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WantedAllocated and promoted land
Around Lichfield, allocated sites and land put forward to the council are usually the furthest along, so they can often move faster than land at an earlier stage.
Learn moreWays to sell development land in Lichfield
Outright purchase
We agree a price and buy the land, with no planning condition attached.
Outright purchaseSubject-to-planning contract
We agree a price now and complete once a satisfactory planning permission is granted.
Subject-to-planning contractOption agreement
You grant us the right to buy within a set period, usually for an option premium, while we pursue planning.
Option agreementJoint venture
You contribute the land, we fund and manage planning and delivery, and the proceeds are shared as agreed.
Joint ventureHow a sale to us works
Tell us about the land
Use the form or call us with the location and a rough outline of the site.
Free appraisal
We review title, planning and constraints and tell you honestly what we think.
Written offer
If the site suits us, we set out an offer and the way we propose to buy.
Solicitors take over
Your solicitor and ours agree the contract; we keep you informed throughout.
Development land in Lichfield: common questions
Do you buy development land in Lichfield?
Yes. We buy development land in Lichfield and throughout Staffordshire, as well as elsewhere in England and Wales. Tell us where the land is and we will give you a free appraisal.
Can an agent introduce land in Lichfield to you?
Yes. Estate agents, land agents and planning consultants can introduce sites with the owner's consent. Any fee is agreed in writing before details are shared, confirmed by the owner in writing and paid only on completion.
Which planning rules apply to land in Lichfield?
As Lichfield is in England, national policy comes from the National Planning Policy Framework, revised in August 2026. Local policies in the council's development plan also apply.
Will you keep my enquiry confidential?
Yes. We use your details only to discuss your land, as explained in our privacy notice. We do not pass your details or site information to other land buyers or agents; we share them only within our group and with the service providers and advisers named in the notice.