Sell land in Beckenham
We buy land across Greater London. In Beckenham, as everywhere, the offer depends on the land itself: its access, its planning prospects and what can sensibly be built.
Beckenham (BR3) sits in OS grid square TQ36, about 8 miles south-east of central London. Sites between here and Catford or Blackheath are just as much of interest to us.
- Four ways to sell
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Beckenham?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Beckenham at a glance
Land is scarce and mostly brownfield. The outer boroughs contain Metropolitan Green Belt and metropolitan open land, both closely protected.
| Town | Beckenham |
|---|---|
| County | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | BR3 |
| OS grid square | TQ36 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Catford (3 mi), Croydon (4 mi), Blackheath (4 mi) |
| Distance from central London | About 8 miles south-east |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Beckenham
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 Beckenham.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catford | SE6 | TQ37 | 3 mi north |
| Croydon | CR0 | TQ36 | 4 mi south-west |
| Blackheath | SE3 | TQ37 | 4 mi north |
| South Croydon | CR0 | TQ36 | 4 mi south-west |
| Eltham | SE9 | TQ47 | 4 mi north-east |
| Streatham | SW16 | TQ27 | 5 mi west |
Rules that apply in England
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.
Flood risk
Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.
Tax on the sale
The buyer pays Stamp Duty Land Tax. As the seller you may owe capital gains tax, and some commercial land carries VAT. Take advice from an accountant.
From first call to completion
Tell us about your land
Send the postcode or address and a rough size.
We check it properly
Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.
We put an offer in writing
It shows how we got there. There's no obligation to accept.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
What people ask us about land
Do you cover the villages around Beckenham?
Yes. Villages between Beckenham, Catford and Croydon often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do I get an offer for land in Beckenham?
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.
Should I get my own valuation?
Yes, we encourage it. An independent RICS surveyor or land agent can tell you whether our offer is fair. You're under no obligation to accept it.
Can I sell land without planning permission?
Yes. Land without consent is bought and sold every day. The question is whether you want a lower price now or a higher price later that depends on permission being granted.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Beckenham
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.