Sell land in Braintree
For owners of land in and around Braintree, we offer four ways to sell, from a clean outright purchase to deals that pay more once planning is granted.
The land we're most interested in near Braintree sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Witham (7 miles) and Chelmsford (10 miles).
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near Braintree?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Braintree at a glance
Metropolitan Green Belt covers the south and west of the county, while mid and north Essex have larger areas of farmland around growing towns.
| Town | Braintree |
|---|---|
| County | Essex |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | CM7 |
| OS grid square | TL72 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Witham (7 mi), Chelmsford (10 mi), Maldon (11 mi) |
| Distance from Southend-on-Sea | About 25 miles north |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Braintree
Choose the type of land, or the way you'd like to sell, for details specific to this area.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Other towns around Braintree
Distances and directions are measured from Braintree.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witham | CM8 | TL81 | 7 mi south-east |
| Chelmsford | CM1 | TL70 | 10 mi south |
| Maldon | CM9 | TL80 | 11 mi south-east |
| Sudbury | CO10 | TL84 | 13 mi north-east |
| Haverhill | CB9 | TL64 | 15 mi north |
| Colchester | CO1 | TL92 | 15 mi east |
What England's rules mean for your land
Green belt and grey belt
Green belt land is protected from inappropriate development. National policy in England also recognises 'grey belt': green belt land that doesn't strongly contribute to key green belt purposes, where housing can be acceptable if further tests are met.
Biodiversity net gain
Under the Environment Act 2021, most developments in England must deliver at least a 10% gain in biodiversity. Since 6 August 2026, sites of 0.2 hectares or less are exempt unless priority habitat is affected.
Brownfield first
National policy gives substantial weight to reusing suitable brownfield land for homes. Councils keep brownfield land registers, and some sites can gain permission in principle.
From first call to completion
Tell us about your land
Send the postcode or address and a rough size.
We do the homework
We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.
You get a written offer
With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
What people ask us about land
Can you visit land near Braintree?
Yes. Once we've looked at the title and planning position, we arrange a site visit if the land looks suitable. Send the address or postcode to start.
How do I get an offer for land in Braintree?
Use the form on this page or call 0800 088 6248. Tell us the postcode, the rough size and anything you know about planning, and we'll come back to you.
What kinds of land do you buy?
Fields and paddocks near towns and villages, building plots, garden land, brownfield and small commercial sites, garage courts, barns and rural buildings, larger strategic sites, and land with awkward problems such as poor access.
What is Class Q?
Class Q is a permitted development right in England that allows some agricultural buildings to become homes through a prior approval process, rather than a full planning application, subject to limits and conditions.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Braintree
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.