Redundant buildings wanted in Swadlincote
We want to hear from owners of redundant buildings in Swadlincote. There is nothing to pay us, and you are under no obligation.
Redundant buildings are empty or underused buildings, such as offices, shops, pubs, chapels or halls, that could be converted or replaced with homes. We assess both conversion and redevelopment and buy suitable buildings across England and Wales.
- Size
- Any
- Planning
- With or without
- Areas
- England & Wales
- Ways we buy
- Outright or conditional
Is your land in Swadlincote the kind we want?
We are interested in buildings around Swadlincote that have outlived their original use, whether they would be converted or replaced. Swadlincote is in Derbyshire, about 11 miles south of Derby. Nearby places include Burton upon Trent, Coalville and Derby.
- Vacant offices and commercial buildings
- Shops with upper floors or whole retail buildings
- Buildings with or without existing consent
- Buildings within towns and villages
Much of eastern Derbyshire lies on the former coalfield, where a coal mining risk assessment is often needed before building. The M1 corridor towns such as Chesterfield, Alfreton and Ilkeston, and the Swadlincote area near Burton upon Trent, see steady demand for small and medium housing sites.
What usually makes or breaks it
Community value
Pubs and community buildings may be listed as assets of community value or protected by policy.
Prior approval (England)
Some changes of use can be made through permitted development with prior approval.
Parking and amenity
Homes need outdoor space, bins and parking where the council expects it.
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.
We are based in Great Barr, Birmingham, around 21 miles from Swadlincote, and we travel to see sites across England and Wales.
Ways to sell redundant buildings in Swadlincote
Outright purchase
Common for empty buildings, with conversion costs reflected in the price.
Outright purchaseSubject-to-planning contract
Used where consent or prior approval is still needed.
Subject-to-planning contractThe next steps
Send the basics
A postcode or plan and a few lines about the land are enough to start.
We do the homework
We check planning history, policy, flood maps and access at no cost to you.
We explain the options
You get a written proposal covering price, structure and timing.
Agree and proceed
Once you are happy, solicitors are instructed and the deal moves forward.
Questions owners in Swadlincote ask
My building is listed. Is that a problem?
Not necessarily, but it means listed building consent as well as planning permission, and design must respect the building's significance.
Should I strip out the building before selling?
No. Leave it as it is and tell us about its condition; we will assess it as found.
Is Swadlincote too far from our Birmingham base?
No. We are based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 21 miles from Swadlincote, and we look at land right across England and Wales.
Which planning rules apply to land in Swadlincote?
As Swadlincote 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.