Sell land in Chelmsford
If you want to sell land in Chelmsford, you can deal with the buyer directly. We look at the land, explain what it's worth and why, and leave the decision with you.
The land we're most interested in near Chelmsford sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Billericay (8 miles) and Witham (9 miles).
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
Selling land near Chelmsford?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Chelmsford at a glance
| Town | Chelmsford |
|---|---|
| County | Essex |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | CM1 |
| OS grid square | TL70 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Billericay (8 mi), Witham (9 mi), Maldon (9 mi) |
| Distance from Southend-on-Sea | About 17 miles north-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 Chelmsford
Each page explains what we look for, what affects the price and the rules that apply.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
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.
Land registration
Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.
What happens next
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.
Questions from landowners near Chelmsford
Do you buy land in Chelmsford?
Yes. We consider land in and around Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford?
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.
How much is a building plot worth?
It depends mostly on what the finished home would sell for, minus building costs and a profit margin. We'll show you how our figure is reached.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Chelmsford
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.