Looking for a few acres of Land to buy in Northumberland to start out door leisure business?

Question

What is the best way to look to buy Land ? What pitfalls has anyone else come across? Planning permission, types of land etc.
The business is not property development, more outdoor leisure business.
Any thoughts , websites or experience you can share would be much appreciated! Thanks.

Answer 1

Land is easy, planning permission will be (next to) impossible ..

As soon as you show an interest, the NIMBY's will be out in force (no one wants a noisy 'leisure center' next door) ..

You are more or less stuck with buying an existing business ..

NB> These days most Councils provide almost free leisure facilities .. it will be VERY difficult to compete if the Council has something (or is planning something) close by.