Land At Oakley Farm

Overview

FOR SALE
An attractive parcel of residential development land lying on the northern edge of Sandbach, with capacity for up to 180 dwellings on approximately 20 acres.

- Attractive parcel of flat grazing land
- Pleasantly located on the northern edge of Sandbach
- Situated adjacent to settlement boundary, countryside and Sandbach Rugby Club
- Approximately 20 acres, with capacity for up to 180 units (30% affordable housing)
- Resolution to grant planning permission (March 2026) subject to completion of section 106 agreement

The Property is offered for sale by private treaty with written offers invited by informal tender on Thursday 25th June 2026.

Features

• Attractive parcel of flat grazing land
• Pleasantly located on the northern edge of Sandbach
• Situated adjacent to settlement boundary, countryside and Sandbach Rugby Club
• Approximately 20 acres, with capacity for up to 180 units (30% affordable housing)
• Resolution to grant planning permission (March 2026) subject to completion of section 106 agreement

Location

Sandbach is an historic market town in Cheshire East, famous for its iconic ninth century Saxon Crosses and charming cobbled market square. The town centre and wider parish has a population of approximately 24,519 (2024). The town serves as the key administrative centre for Cheshire East, housing the Cheshire East Council headquarters along with a diverse range of retail and commercial occupiers. Junction 17 of the M6 motorway lies to the east of the town centre, facilitating commuting connectivity with Warrington and South Manchester to the north and Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire to the south. The Sandbach Railway Station lies approximately 1.5 miles to the south-west, where trains run from Crewe to Manchester.

The town has a mix of academies and established state secondary schools including Sandbach School, a boy’s school founded in 1677 with co-educational six form, Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College, an all girls academy. Primary schools include Elworth CofE, Offley Primary Academy and Sandbach Primary Academy. According to Ofsted, approximately 90% of schools in the area are rated good or outstanding. The town has a Waitrose supermarket and regular Charter Market and Makers Market in the town centre. Leisure facilities include the Sandbach Leisure Centre with
25metre swimming pool and gym, the Wheelock Rail Trail, along with local rugby, cricket and golf courses.