Strategic land wanted in Uppingham
We want to hear from owners of strategic land in Uppingham. There is nothing to pay us, and you are under no obligation.
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
Strategic land we are looking for in Uppingham
Around Uppingham, strategic sites tend to be the big fields between the built edge and the main roads, where a whole new neighbourhood could be planned. Uppingham lies about 5 miles south of Oakham in Rutland. We also cover Oakham, Corby, Desborough and the villages between them.
- Sites that could form part of a local plan allocation
- Land near railway stations or good bus routes
- Holdings where neighbouring owners may collaborate
- Sites already being considered by the council
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 decides whether a site in Uppingham works
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.
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.
Rutland has no designated Green Belt, so the main policy questions near Uppingham are usually the settlement boundary, landscape and access.
Though we are based in Birmingham (roughly 50 miles away), distance is no barrier: we look at land across England and Wales.
Ways to sell strategic land in Uppingham
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 contractJoint venture
You contribute the land, we fund and manage planning and delivery, and the proceeds are shared as agreed.
Joint ventureFrom first call to completion
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.
Strategic land in Uppingham: common questions
Do I need to do anything while the land is promoted?
Usually very little beyond signing representations and allowing surveys. You normally keep using the land.
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.
Can an agent introduce land in Uppingham to you?
Yes. Estate agents, land agents and planning consultants can introduce sites with the owner's consent. Any fee is agreed in writing before details are shared, confirmed by the owner in writing and paid only on completion.
Do I need to pay anything to have land in Uppingham assessed?
No. Our appraisal is free and there is no obligation to sell to us.