Brownfield Sites

Browse 21,935 brownfield development sites across the UK

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SiteCouncilDwellingsHectaresStatus
1-7 Church Walk, Mancetter-200.29permissioned
Hillside Reception Centre Leeds and Bradford Road Bramley-200.67permissioned
Former Resource Centre Lowry Close Smethwick-200.67permissioned
Richmond Park, Colburn, Catterick Garrison-200.56permissioned
Green Gables Hotel, West Bank, Scarborough-200.32permissioned
Bennett House and The Olde Forge The Dean, New Alresford-200.30permissioned
Site of Derwentwater Court-200.19permissioned
Bassetts Farm, Goudhurst Road, Horsmonden, Tonbridge Kent TN12 8AS-200.95permissioned
Clough Mills, Halifax Road, Shelf, Halifax-200.33permissioned
Black Horse Inn, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 6HY-200.41permissioned
Veterinary Investigation Centre, Luddington Road, Luddington, CV37 9SJ''-204.50permissioned
Rosewood Pet Products Ltd, 45 Coalport Road, Broseley, Shropshire, TF12 5AN-200.65permissioned
Norfolk House 32-40 North Street (Denne)-200.10permissioned
Land Opp 3 Rookery Street, Wednesfield-200.17permissioned
Site rear of 30-34 Broomfield Road-200.02permissioned
Linden Business Centre, Linden Road-200.24permissioned
204-206 Longford Road, Coventry, CV6 6BH-200.47permissioned
Site off Shorrock Lane, Blackburn-200.33permissioned
Former Argos and New Look buildings, Brunswick Road, Westgate-200.26permissioned
Alexander House 38 Forehill Ely Cambridgeshire-200.14permissioned
Land at Ropery Street, Maryport-200.80permissioned
Corner of Comer Road/Lapal Close-200.15permissioned
Highclere Lodge, Burton Road, Carlton-200.13permissioned
Land off Fen End, Over, CAMBRIDGE, CB24 5NE-200.96permissioned
Halton Mill, Mill Lane, Halton, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 6ND, Halton-206.19permissioned
Land rear of St Johns Way, Chadwell St Mary-200.56permissioned
Jewson Depot-200.34permissioned
The Manse, Leacroft Avenue-200.34permissioned
THE SUBSTATION, PARK LANE, DARLASTON WS10 9SE-200.15permissioned
Land to the rear of, 131 The Causeway, Bassingbourn Cum Kneesworth, Royston, Cambridgeshire, SG8 5JB-200.94permissioned
Trigot Court, South Kirkby-200.63permissioned
St. Anthonys, Church Road, Crowborough-200.25permissioned
320 London Road, Hadleigh-200.13permissioned
The Burgesses, High Street, Kinver-200.24permissioned
Pinson Road (Little London School), Willenhall-200.87permissioned
Carleton Court, 155-161 Lord Street, Fleetwood-200.07permissioned
186 High Street, HA8 7EX-200.12permissioned
253A Ealing Road, HA0 1ET-200.22permissioned
5-9 Yorkton Street London E2 8NH-200.31permissioned
Units 7 - 9, Gower Street Trading Estate, Gower Street, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9HW-200.27permissioned
25 Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 4DL-200.04permissioned
The Former Swan Centre, Grange Avenue, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1UP-200.71permissioned
Builders yard south of 116-124 Monkton Street, Monkton-201.17permissioned
Land at Park Road, Dawley Bank, Telford, Shropshire-200.54permissioned
145/7 Upper Chorlton Road-200.14permissioned
Guild Heritage House Braggs Lane Bristol BS2 0DN-200.07permissioned
Old Station Forecourt, Railway Approach, Twickenham, TW1 4LJ-200.17permissioned
Former Green End Pub, Mauldeth Road-200.37permissioned
Somerset House 18 Canynge Road Bristol BS8 3JX-200.17permissioned
Former Royal British Legion, Hanson Lane, Lockwood, Huddersfield, HD1 3UW-200.05permissioned

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brownfield Sites

What is a brownfield site?

A brownfield site is previously developed land that is available for re-use. This includes former industrial sites, old housing estates, derelict buildings, and commercial properties. The land may be contaminated or have existing structures that need demolition.

Why is brownfield development encouraged?

Government policy prioritises brownfield development to protect greenfield land and countryside. Building on brownfield sites regenerates urban areas, uses existing infrastructure, and reduces urban sprawl. Local authorities must maintain brownfield registers of suitable sites.

What does "permissioned" mean for a brownfield site?

A permissioned site has planning permission for development. This means the local authority has approved plans for housing or other uses. Not-permissioned sites are identified as suitable but don't yet have planning approval.

What is a brownfield register?

Since 2017, all local planning authorities must publish and maintain a brownfield register. Part 1 lists all brownfield land suitable for housing. Part 2 grants "permission in principle" for sites that meet certain criteria, streamlining the planning process.