Sell land in Becontree
Selling land near Becontree doesn't have to start with an agent and a marketing campaign. You can talk to a buyer first and still take independent advice before you decide.
Our appraisals for Becontree start with the RM9 postcode district and the OS grid square TQ48, then widen out to Dagenham, Barking and Ilford, all within about 2 miles.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- No commission: we're the buyer
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Becontree?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Becontree at a glance
Land is scarce and mostly brownfield. The outer boroughs contain Metropolitan Green Belt and metropolitan open land, both closely protected.
| Town | Becontree |
|---|---|
| County | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | RM9 |
| OS grid square | TQ48 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Dagenham (2 mi), Barking (2 mi), Ilford (2 mi) |
| Distance from central London | About 11 miles 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 Becontree
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Becontree.
Land with development potential
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Nearby towns we cover
Distances and directions are measured from Becontree.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dagenham | RM10 | TQ58 | 2 mi east |
| Barking | IG11 | TQ48 | 2 mi south-west |
| Ilford | IG1 | TQ48 | 2 mi west |
| Romford | RM1 | TQ58 | 3 mi north-east |
| Thamesmead | SE28 | TQ48 | 3 mi south |
| Hornchurch | RM11 | TQ58 | 4 mi east |
Planning and legal points for land in Greater London
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.
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.
How a sale works
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.
Your questions answered
Can you visit land near Becontree?
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.
Do you cover the villages around Becontree?
Yes. Villages between Becontree, Dagenham and Barking often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
Where do you buy land?
Across England and Wales. Planning rules differ between the two, and we take that into account in every appraisal.
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 Becontree
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.