Brownfield land wanted in Uppingham
We are actively looking for brownfield land in Uppingham and the surrounding area, with or without planning permission.
A brownfield site is previously developed land, usually in or near a town. Old use can mean contamination, demolition or difficult ground, but these are often solvable. We look at the history, the ground and the planning position before making an offer.
- Size
- Any
- Planning
- With or without
- Areas
- England & Wales
- Ways we buy
- Outright or conditional
The brownfield land that interests us around Uppingham
Former works, depots and yards in and around Uppingham can make good housing sites once the ground and neighbouring uses are understood. Sitting about 5 miles south of Oakham, Uppingham is within Rutland, with Oakham and Corby close by.
- Former industrial, commercial or depot sites
- Cleared sites and land with hardstanding
- Yards and builders' compounds within towns
- Sites with known contamination where the history is documented
Most new homes are planned in Oakham and Uppingham, with limited growth in the larger villages. Rutland Water is internationally protected for birds, and the rural road network and the rail line through Oakham shape which locations are seen as sustainable.
What usually makes or breaks it
Demolition and ground
Old foundations, tanks and services add cost, so we allow for them in our appraisal.
Neighbouring uses
Noise or smells from neighbouring businesses can affect whether homes are acceptable.
Existing floorspace
Vacant buildings can reduce affordable housing requirements in some cases (vacant building credit, England).
In England, the revised National Planning Policy Framework published on 17 August 2026 replaced the old "tilted balance" with new settlement policies: development within a settlement should normally be approved unless the harm substantially outweighs the benefits, while land outside a settlement can gain support in defined circumstances.
Rutland has no designated Green Belt, so the main policy questions near Uppingham are usually the settlement boundary, landscape and access.
We are based in Great Barr, Birmingham, around 50 miles from Uppingham, and we travel to see sites across England and Wales.
Ways to sell brownfield land in Uppingham
Outright purchase
We agree a price and buy the land, with no planning condition attached.
Outright purchaseSubject-to-planning contract
Useful where the change from commercial to residential still needs consent.
Subject-to-planning contractWhat happens after you get in touch
Get in touch
Tell us where the land is and what you know about it.
Site review
We look at the land, its planning position and anything that could affect it.
Proposal
We put our proposal in writing, with no obligation to accept.
Exchange and completion
If you go ahead, contracts are exchanged and the sale completes on the agreed terms.
Your questions answered
Will contamination stop a sale?
Not usually. It affects cost and the work needed, which we allow for. Any reports you already have help us give a firmer view sooner.
Do I have to clear the site first?
No. We can buy with buildings and hardstanding in place and deal with demolition ourselves.
Is Uppingham too far from our Birmingham base?
No. We are based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 50 miles from Uppingham, and we look at land right across England and Wales.
How quickly can you look at a site in Uppingham?
For most sites we can give an initial view once we have the location and a plan. Detailed checks follow if the land looks suitable.