Sell land in Brentwood
If you own land near Brentwood, we can usually tell you quite quickly whether it suits us, and if it doesn't, we'll say why.
Land around Brentwood falls under England's planning system. The closest towns we also cover are Billericay, 5 miles away, and Hornchurch, 6 miles away, and Southend-on-Sea is 18 miles away.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Brentwood?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Brentwood at a glance
| Town | Brentwood |
|---|---|
| County | Essex |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | CM14 |
| OS grid square | TQ59 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Billericay (5 mi), Hornchurch (6 mi), Romford (6 mi) |
| Distance from Southend-on-Sea | About 18 miles west |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Brentwood
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
Nearby towns we cover
Distances and directions are measured from Brentwood.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billericay | CM11 | TQ69 | 5 mi east |
| Hornchurch | RM11 | TQ58 | 6 mi south-west |
| Romford | RM1 | TQ58 | 6 mi south-west |
| Basildon | SS14 | TQ78 | 7 mi south-east |
| Dagenham | RM10 | TQ58 | 8 mi south-west |
| South Ockendon | RM15 | TQ58 | 8 mi south |
Planning and legal points for land in Essex
Planning framework
Planning decisions in England follow the National Planning Policy Framework, revised in August 2026, and the local plan, prepared by the council or, in a national park, the park authority. Plans are reviewed periodically, which is when new housing sites are usually allocated.
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.
Flood risk
Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.
From first call to completion
Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
We check it properly
Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.
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.
Your questions answered
Do you buy land in Brentwood?
Yes. We consider land in and around Brentwood and across Essex. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.
How do I get an offer for land in Brentwood?
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.
Who will I be dealing with?
Land is bought by S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, part of the S&K Group, based in Great Barr, Birmingham.
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 Brentwood
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.