Sell land in Romford
Our interest in land around Romford is simple: we're buying land to build homes on, so we look for sites where homes are realistic and price them on that basis.
From Romford, it's 2 miles to Hornchurch and 2 miles to Dagenham. We buy land across that whole stretch of Greater London, not only within the town.
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near Romford?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Romford at a glance
Land is scarce and mostly brownfield. The outer boroughs contain Metropolitan Green Belt and metropolitan open land, both closely protected.
| Town | Romford |
|---|---|
| County | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | RM1 |
| OS grid square | TQ58 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Hornchurch (2 mi), Dagenham (2 mi), Becontree (3 mi) |
| Distance from central London | About 14 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 Romford
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Romford.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Towns near Romford
Distances and directions are measured from Romford.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornchurch | RM11 | TQ58 | 2 mi south-east |
| Dagenham | RM10 | TQ58 | 2 mi south-west |
| Becontree | RM9 | TQ48 | 3 mi south-west |
| Ilford | IG1 | TQ48 | 5 mi west |
| Barking | IG11 | TQ48 | 5 mi south-west |
| Thamesmead | SE28 | TQ48 | 6 mi south-west |
What England's rules mean for your land
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.
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.
Land registration
Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.
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.
We put an offer in writing
It shows how we got there. There's no obligation to accept.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
Your questions answered
Do you buy land in Romford?
Yes. We consider land in and around Romford and across Greater London. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.
Can you visit land near Romford?
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 buy land without planning permission?
Yes. You can sell outright at a price that reflects the planning risk, or on a subject-to-planning or option basis that pays more if permission is granted.
What counts as strategic land?
There's no legal definition. In practice it means larger sites, often over five acres, whose route to development runs through the local plan or a major planning application.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Romford
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.