When it comes to deciding what to do with your land, choosing the right strategic land partner is an important decision. Planning and development can be a complex, long-term process, so experience, financial strength and trust all matter.
At Northern Trust Land, we believe what sets us apart is the combination of over 60 years of experience, private family ownership, financial strength and a genuinely personal approach to working with landowners.
Established in 1962, Northern Trust is a family-owned and privately run business. Many members of the family are involved across different areas of the wider company, helping to ensure our core values remain consistent.
Being privately owned gives us the independence to take a long-term view. We are not driven by short-term pressures; instead, we focus on building lasting relationships and delivering the best possible outcomes for our partners.
For landowners, that means working with a business that is genuinely invested in the relationship from the outset
We don’t see landowners as customers. We see them as partners.
Our dedicated strategic land team works closely with landowners throughout the planning and development process, providing guidance at every stage and taking the time to understand their individual aspirations.
Every site is different, and every landowner has different priorities. Our personable approach allows us to develop a strategy that is right for each individual project, while working together to maximise the potential value of the land.
Northern Trust has been involved in planning and development for more than six decades, giving our team extensive experience across the strategic land sector.
We have secured planning consents for both our own sites and those of third-party landowners, working with private individuals and families as well as major organisations including BP, Severn Trent Water, Associated British Foods and Zurich Assurance Ltd.
That depth of experience means we understand the complexities of the planning process and know how to navigate the challenges that can arise along the way.
Our family ownership is backed by the wider financial strength of the Northern Trust business.
Alongside strategic land, Northern Trust Company Ltd has a commercial portfolio of approximately 9 million sq ft of industrial, trade counter and office space across the UK, supporting more than 25,000 jobs.
With assets of approximately £1 billion, we are in a strong financial position, with significant funds available for new acquisitions.
For landowners, this provides reassurance that their partner has the resources, stability and long-term commitment to support a project.
We understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to land.
We can consider unconditional or conditional acquisitions, joint ventures and promotion agreements, across both residential and commercial opportunities.
Whether you are considering selling your land or want to explore how planning promotion could maximise its value, our experienced team can help you understand your options.
Our ambition goes beyond simply securing planning permission.
We are passionate about creating places where people want to live, delivering benefits for local communities and helping to provide the homes the country needs.
For more than 60 years, growth and development have been at the heart of Northern Trust – and that commitment continues today.
Why Choose Northern Trust Land?
Choosing a strategic land partner is about more than a track record.
It is about finding a business with the experience to navigate planning, the financial strength to support its commitments, the flexibility to find the right approach and the personal investment to make your land a priority.
That’s what Northern Trust Land offers.
Family owned. Privately funded. Financially strong. More than 60 years of experience. And, above all, committed to genuine partnerships with our landowners.
If you are considering the future of your land and want to explore its potential, we’d be pleased to have an initial conversation about it’s potential.
To find out more about Northern Trust Land and discuss your site with our team, visit www.ntland.co.uk
