Are you looking to sell your land and make it more attractive for land buyers? There are specific factors to consider especially for developers. In this article, we’ll explore some key strategies for preparing your land for development yourself.  Also, the easier alternative route – engaging the services of someone like The Windley Group.   We can still get you a great price for your land.  And, we believe uniquely, offer you a hassle-free option with peace of mind, knowing you are in safe professional hands.  But also offer a guarantee that we will cover all costs.  This means you have NO RISK and NO FEES!  But lets take a look at both options so you can decide for yourself.

 

How Much Work Is Required To Maximise Value And Attract Land Buyers?

1. Research the Local Plan

Before putting your land on the market, it’s important to research the Local Plan for your area. The Local Plan sets out the policies and priorities for development in the local area.  Furthermore, it can help you understand what types of development are likely to be approved. In addition, it can also help you identify any constraints or opportunities that may affect the development potential of your land.  These documents are often lengthy, sometimes confusing and often dull reading.  However, The Windley Group are very familiar with Local Plans.  Experienced experts with the knowledge that can assess the likelihood of you getting planning approve and also know how to maximise your return.

2. Obtain Planning Permission

Planning permission is required for most types of development. Obtaining planning permission in advance can help speed up the development process.  Potentially making the land more attractive to land buyers and potential developers.  (For more information read our blog post on obtaining planning permission).  If your land does not currently have planning permission, you may wish to engage a planning consultant.  They will to help you prepare and submit a planning application.  Although this can be a costly business with no guarantee of success.   The Windley Group specialises in successfully obtaining planning approvals.  We offer a partnership with you that eliminates the costs and the risks for yourself.

3. Consider the Location

Location is a key factor in the value and attractiveness of your land for development. In the UK, proximity to transport links, schools, and other amenities can significantly impact the value of the land. It’s also important to consider any local regeneration or development plans that may affect the area in the future.  There can be several factors that can affect your chances of development including your location in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or Conservation Area or National Park.  The Windley Group are able to assess your location for you.  We understand the location restrictions and potential benefits for land buyers.

4. Prepare the Site for Development

Preparing the site for development involves a range of activities, such as clearing vegetation, removing debris or hazardous materials, grading the land, and installing necessary utilities such as water, sewer, and electricity. It’s also important to consider any environmental regulations that may apply.  Such as protected species, conservation areas or tree preservation orders.  And this will involve paying for specialist input, surveys and reports.  While you may think it is necessary for you to spend all this money on preparing your site.  At The Windley Group we can take on your site without the need for these expensive utility requirements, reports or surveys.  All necessary surveys will be carried out at our expense.

5. Engage a Professional

Finally, it’s important to work with a professional real estate agent who has experience in selling land to land buyers and for development in the UK. A knowledgeable agent can help you assess the value of your land, identify potential developers, and negotiate favourable terms for the sale. They can also provide guidance on the various steps involved in the development process.  For example, obtaining planning permission, conducting environmental assessments, and preparing the site for development.  Crucially,  Estate or Land Agents are unlikely to sell your land without planning permission being in place for a decent price – if at all!  This can be a costly and time consuming process with no way of knowing if you will get your money back.  And, these agents will charge you a hefty fee.  While you engage fully with all the months and months of work required to make this dream into a reality.

 

In conclusion, preparing your land for development requires careful consideration of local policies and regulations, as well as the location and potential uses for the land. By researching the Local Plan, obtaining planning permission, considering the location, preparing the site for development and sale to land buyers.  Done one of two ways.  One requires a considerable commitment of time and finances by yourself.  The other ensures the job is done professionally, without risk or fees. 

The Windley Group’s services eliminate the need to do this work yourself.  By using The Windley Group you can avail of our expertise in taking land without planning permission and making it a viable site.  We do all the work necessary, bear all the considerable costs, and just give you a cheque!

 

The Windley Group is a company that specializes in land acquisition and development, and they offer a unique service that can eliminate the need for landowners to do the work themselves. Specifically, The Windley Group can take on the task of obtaining planning permission and preparing the site for development.  No matter what the size of your plot.  We bear all the considerable costs and risks involved and simply give the landowner a cheque for the land.

This approach can be particularly appealing to landowners who are not interested in taking on the significant time, cost, and risk involved in obtaining planning permission.  Plus, preparing the site for development themselves. By working with The Windley Group, landowners can benefit from their experience, expertise and resources, and receive a fair price for their land without having to do any of the work themselves.

 

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