Outright purchase for land in Leicestershire
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 Leicestershire
We use outright purchases for suitable land across Leicestershire. Leicestershire surrounds the city of Leicester and includes Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Melton Mowbray and Market Harborough, plus many villages. There is no Green Belt, although local plans use green wedges and areas of separation to keep settlements apart. Typical sites include edge-of-town and village fields, farm buildings, infill plots and former industrial land around Coalville and the north-west of the county.
The M1, M69 and Midland Main Line corridors carry most growth, with urban extensions around Leicester and Loughborough. In the north-west, nutrient advice for the River Mease has affected schemes, and much of the area near Coalville is former coalfield, so mining risk checks can apply.
The August 2026 NPPF supports homes within reasonable walking distance (around 800 metres) of well-connected railway stations, with minimum densities of 35 homes per hectare, or 45 near higher-frequency stations.
English councils keep brownfield land registers, and some previously developed sites can be granted permission in principle, a quicker way of establishing whether housing is acceptable before technical details are settled.
Leicestershire has no designated Green Belt, so the main policy questions near Leicester are usually the settlement boundary, landscape and access.
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 Leicestershire that often suits an outright purchase
WantedLand with planning permission
We are interested in sites with planning across the Leicester 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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WantedInfill plots
We look for infill plots across Leicester and the surrounding villages, particularly where there is room for parking off the road. Straightforward where consent exists or the case is strong.
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WantedGarden and backland plots
In parts of Leicester 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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WantedFarmland and paddocks
Fields that wrap around the edges of Leicester and its neighbouring villages are the farmland we most want to talk about. Possible for land with a clear planning route.
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WantedSmall sites
We want to hear about plots for a few homes anywhere around Leicester, including ones a larger builder has already turned down. Common where consent exists or the case is strong.
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WantedRedundant buildings
Redundant buildings in Leicester 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
Garage courts tucked behind homes in Leicester are often ideal for a small number of new houses or bungalows. Common where the planning case is clear.
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WantedSites with lapsed or refused planning
If a scheme near Leicester was refused or ran out of time, the officer's report usually shows what a better application would need. Possible where the fix is clear and low risk.
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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.
Is an outright purchase always quicker?
Usually, but timing still depends on title, searches and both sides' solicitors.
Do you use outright purchases for land in Leicestershire?
Yes. We use outright purchases across Leicestershire and the rest of England, where the structure suits the site and the owner.