Brownfield Land Release Funding (BLRF)
The Brownfield Land Release Fund (BLRF) is a government initiative to bring underused or derelict brownfield land, primarily owned by local authorities, into use for housing development and community regeneration. It’s a cross-government programme between the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), One Public Estate (OPE), the Local Government Association (LGA), and the Cabinet Office.
Brownfield land is previously developed land that has had a permanent structure on it. It includes old factories, industrial estates and car parks. The brownfield fund helps councils to release land for housing development that otherwise wouldn’t be viable due to challenges arising from the state of the land.
It’s aimed at all levels of housing projects, from self-builds to large developments, and it encourages innovative delivery models. Brownfield funding is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and low to medium-volume builders. It also promotes high-quality design and modern construction methods.
We advise organisations engaging in any brownfield funding project. We also advise on other government funding schemes.
How does Pagabo help with brownfield land release funding?
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Brownfield land release fund bid writing
Brownfield housing fund applications are very competitive. Only around a third of bids are successful. So, if you want your application to succeed, you need all the advantage you can get. Our framework partners are experts in the process, and know how to craft a winning bid.
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Funding and project consultancy
Brownfield land release funding applications are time-consuming and complex. And every step must be submitted on time and in full. So working with an expert, like Pagabo, improves your chances of success and saves you time. Alongside our framework partners, we assess your plans and land, then advise what funding you’re eligible for and what level you should bid for. We can advise you through the works too, so you get the best value for your money.
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Eligible brownfield land release projects
Brownfield land release funding can be used for works to unlock brownfield land for housing development. Eligible works include:
– Site levelling
– Groundworks
– Demolition
– Land remediation
– Small-scale infrastructure provision (such as utilities and transport)
– Highways work
– Access improvement
– Environmental constraints mitigation
– External works
– Substructure
– Piling
– Asbestos removal
– Sewer diversions
Why choose procurement through Pagabo?
Expertise
Our framework partners are an authority in brownfield land release funding. Alongside our partners, we’ve been supporting authorities to get the funding they need for years, and our team is uniquely qualified. It includes expert economists and a range of professional qualifications, including MCIPS, MRICS and NEC accreditations. We also have a range of suppliers and frameworks available, with flexible procurement routes. Working with Pagabo on your funding bid gives your organisation the best chance of success.
Compliance
Pagabo are a UK and PGR-compliant company, and all our frameworks are EU and UK compliant. Procuring with Pagabo helps your organisation stay compliant.
Experience
Local authorities have been procuring more efficiently with Pagabo for years. Nine out of ten of our users recommend us. Alongside our framework partners, we can help you get condition improvement funding quickly and efficiently.
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Key information for brownfield land release funding
The last round of brownfield land release funding closed for applications in spring 2024. The government has not announced another round.
