Sell land in Grays
If you want to sell land in Grays, 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.
Grays (RM17) sits in OS grid square TQ67, some 17 miles west of Southend-on-Sea. Sites between here and South Ockendon or Dartford are just as much of interest to us.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
Selling land near Grays?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Grays at a glance
| Town | Grays |
|---|---|
| County | Essex |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | RM17 |
| OS grid square | TQ67 |
| Nearest towns we cover | South Ockendon (3 mi), Gravesend (3 mi), Dartford (5 mi) |
| Distance from Southend-on-Sea | About 17 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 Grays
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Grays.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Towns near Grays
Distances and directions are measured from Grays.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ockendon | RM15 | TQ58 | 3 mi north-west |
| Gravesend | DA12 | TQ67 | 3 mi south-east |
| Dartford | DA1 | TQ57 | 5 mi south-west |
| Stanford-le-Hope | SS17 | TQ68 | 6 mi north-east |
| Hornchurch | RM11 | TQ58 | 7 mi north-west |
| Bexley | DA15 | TQ47 | 8 mi west |
Rules that apply in England
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.
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.
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.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
Your questions answered
Do you cover the villages around Grays?
Yes. Villages between Grays, South Ockendon and Gravesend often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do I get an offer for land in Grays?
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.
Do you charge any fees?
No. We're the buyer, not an agent, so there's no commission. You normally pay your own solicitor's fees unless we agree otherwise in writing.
How long does planning permission last?
In England, full planning permission usually requires work to start within three years, and in Wales within five, unless the decision notice says otherwise. Outline permissions have separate time limits for reserved matters. The decision notice sets out the exact dates.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Grays
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.