Strategic land wanted in Ashington
Development Land Wanted buys strategic land in Ashington and right across England and Wales. Owners and agents are both welcome.
Strategic land is a larger site, usually for 50 or more homes, that is brought forward over several years through the local plan or a major application. We look at strategic land across England and Wales, usually under an option agreement or joint venture.
- Size
- 50+ homes
- Planning
- Usually without
- Areas
- England & Wales
- Ways we buy
- Option or JV
The strategic land that interests us around Ashington
Around Ashington, strategic sites tend to be the big fields between the built edge and the main roads, where a whole new neighbourhood could be planned. In Northumberland, Ashington sits about 5 miles east of Morpeth; Bedlington and Blyth are its nearest neighbours on our list.
- Land for 50 or more homes next to a town or larger village
- Sites that could form part of a local plan allocation
- Holdings where neighbouring owners may collaborate
- Sites already being considered by the council
Northumberland's population is concentrated in the south-east, around Blyth, Cramlington, Ashington, Bedlington and Morpeth, with market towns such as Hexham and Berwick-upon-Tweed and many remote villages. Green Belt extends from the Tyne and Wear edge across the south-east, and Northumberland National Park and the Northumberland Coast and North Pennines National Landscapes cover much of the rest. Former colliery land, edge-of-town fields and farm buildings are common sources of housing land.
Before we make an offer in Ashington
Local plan timing
Strategic sites usually move with the plan cycle, so we look at where the council is in its review.
Land assembly
Larger schemes often need several owners to agree a fair way to share value.
Station proximity (England)
The August 2026 NPPF gives new support to suitable development within reasonable walking distance of well-connected stations.
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 Northumberland 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.
We are based in Great Barr, Birmingham, around 182 miles from Ashington, and we travel to see sites across England and Wales.
Ways to sell strategic land in Ashington
Outright purchase
Rare before planning; more usual once an allocation or outline consent exists.
Outright purchaseSubject-to-planning contract
Possible for the first phase of a larger holding.
Subject-to-planning contractHow 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.
Your questions answered
How long does strategic land take?
Often several years, because it may need a local plan allocation and then an outline permission. We are honest about timing for each site.
What if my neighbours own part of the best site?
We can help bring owners together under an equalisation arrangement so value is shared fairly, whoever ends up with the roads or open space.
How quickly can you look at a site in Ashington?
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.
Do I need to pay anything to have land in Ashington assessed?
No. Our appraisal is free and there is no obligation to sell to us.