COV - Browns Lane Land Disposal 2026
Estimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
22 June 2026
Published
5 June 2026
Type
Land Disposal
Overview
Browns Lane for sale by tender - 39 acres/ 16 hectares of Prime residential development land. Outline planning permission granted for up to 345 residential dwellings - reference OUT/2022/2259.
Greenfield site. Excellent location to the north-west of Coventry.
The site is bounded by Coundon Wedge Drive to the east, Wall Hill Road and Hawkes Mill Lane to the north and Browns Lane to the west. Freehold. Additional information can be found on Coventry City Council website: https://www.coventry.gov.uk/homepage/1497/land-sales-and-...
AI Analysis
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Coventry City Council is selling a 39-acre greenfield site (Browns Lane) in north-west Coventry through a sealed tender process. The land already has outline planning permission for up to 345 residential homes, making it a ready-to-develop residential development opportunity for house builders or property developers.
Requirements
- Ability to purchase freehold land (buyer must have capital or financing in place)
- Outline planning permission reference OUT/2022/2259 already granted — no need to obtain planning, but reserved matters will be required before construction
- Site is greenfield — buyer should budget for infrastructure, utilities connections, and environmental surveys
- Sealed tender submission required — bids are confidential and evaluated against council criteria (likely financial offer and delivery timetable)
- Check Coventry City Council website for specific tender conditions, evaluation criteria, and submission deadlines
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Submit sealed financial bid for freehold purchase of the 39-acre site
- Demonstrate financial capacity and funding arrangement to complete purchase
- Outline delivery and development timeline post-purchase (council will likely want evidence of realistic development plans)
- Comply with all tender submission requirements and deadlines set by Coventry City Council
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a land sale, not a construction contract — you're bidding to buy the land, not to build on it. The contract is between you and the council as landowner.
- 2Planning permission is already granted in outline (345 homes maximum), so that major risk is removed. However, you'll still need to obtain 'reserved matters approval' for detailed site layout, building design, and infrastructure before building starts.
- 3Sealed tender means your bid is secret — the council doesn't know what others are bidding. Your offer price is the main lever, but councils often weight factors like delivery speed, local jobs, and social value. Check the tender documents for the full scoring criteria.
- 4The site boundaries are clearly defined (Coundon Wedge Drive east, Wall Hill Road and Hawkes Mill Lane north, Browns Lane west) — visit the site and check for access, utilities, and ground conditions.
- 5Greenfield sites have hidden costs: foul and surface water drainage, utility connections, roads, and environmental assessments. Budget for surveys and infrastructure before you bid.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small house builder, consider forming a consortium with a larger developer or land promoter who can fund the purchase and share the development risk — this is common for sites of this scale.
- Check whether the council has weighted 'social value' in the tender criteria (local job creation, affordable housing, community benefits). If so, build these into your bid narrative and development proposal — it could win you points even if your price isn't the highest.
- Commission a Phase 1 Environmental Survey and a preliminary utilities/drainage feasibility study before bidding — these reduce your risk and help you price the bid accurately. The cost (£2,000–£5,000) is small compared to a bid error.
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Key Dates
Published
5 June 2026
Submission deadline
22 June 2026
Notice type
Tender
Source
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