Outright purchase for land in Clwyd
We agree a price and buy the land, with no planning condition attached.
An outright purchase is a straightforward sale: we agree a price, carry out due diligence, exchange contracts and complete, without waiting for planning permission. It gives a landowner certainty and speed, and suits land with planning permission or a clear planning route.
Outright purchase for land in Clwyd
We use outright purchases for suitable land across Clwyd. Clwyd covers north-east Wales, from Wrexham, Deeside, Buckley, Mold and Flint to the coastal towns of Rhyl, Prestatyn, Colwyn Bay and Llandudno and the market towns of the Vale of Clwyd. Typical sites include edge-of-town fields, former industrial land around Deeside and Wrexham, farm buildings and village infill. There is no grey belt in Wales, but Future Wales anticipates a green belt around Wrexham and Deeside, and the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape is a major constraint.
The A55 coast road and the Wrexham to Bidston and North Wales Coast rail lines link the main towns with Chester and Merseyside. Coastal flood risk under TAN 15 is significant around Rhyl and Prestatyn, and phosphate limits in parts of the River Dee catchment have affected some schemes.
In Wales, planning decisions are guided by Planning Policy Wales and Future Wales: the National Plan 2040, with land for housing identified through each council's Local Development Plan, including candidate site stages when plans are reviewed.
Welsh planning policy seeks a net benefit for biodiversity rather than using England's statutory biodiversity net gain metric, so ecology is assessed differently on Welsh sites.
Parts of Clwyd fall within Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape and Eryri National Park. Protected landscapes carry strong policy protection, so land in or next to them needs particularly careful assessment.
In short: we agree a price and buy the land, with no planning condition attached. It usually suits land with outline or full planning permission; brownfield and redundant buildings with a clear route; owners who want certainty and a clean break. See how an outright purchase works for the full process, pros and cons.
Land in Clwyd that often suits an outright purchase
WantedLand with planning permission
We are interested in sites with planning across the Mold area, including smaller consents that larger housebuilders may pass over. The usual route for consented land: an agreed price and a straightforward sale.
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WantedGarden and backland plots
In parts of Mold with long gardens or rear lanes, backland plots can work well if the access is wide enough and neighbours are treated fairly. Possible where consent already exists.
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WantedSmall sites
In Mold, small sites are often the leftover pieces: a side garden, an old garage block or a gap where a building once stood. Common where consent exists or the case is strong.
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WantedCommercial and industrial sites
We look at yards and units across Mold where the business use has run its course or the site sits awkwardly among houses. Common, with leases and remediation reflected in timing and price.
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WantedRedundant buildings
Redundant buildings in Mold often sit in the heart of things, close to shops and transport, which can make them strong residential sites. Common for empty buildings, with conversion costs reflected in the price.
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WantedGarage courts and yards
Across Mold, lock-up blocks that are half empty can be a better use of land as homes, with parking handled sensibly. Common where the planning case is clear.
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WantedSites with lapsed or refused planning
We read the planning history of sites across Mold closely; a past refusal often points straight to the fix. Possible where the fix is clear and low risk.
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WantedAllocated and promoted land
We are interested in land around Mold at any plan stage, from a first submission to an adopted allocation. Common for allocated land with a clear path to an application.
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Outright purchase: questions
Can I include overage in an outright sale?
Yes. If you want a share of any future uplift, for example if a larger scheme is later approved, an overage clause can be negotiated.
Do you need to survey the land first?
We usually carry out some checks before exchange, such as title review, searches and, where relevant, ground or ecology surveys.
Will you pay a deposit?
Deposits on exchange are common and are agreed as part of the heads of terms.
Do you use outright purchases for land in Clwyd?
Yes. We use outright purchases across Clwyd and the rest of Wales, where the structure suits the site and the owner.