Sell land in Rickmansworth
For owners of land in and around Rickmansworth, we offer four ways to sell, from a clean outright purchase to deals that pay more once planning is granted.
Rickmansworth lies in Hertfordshire, some 4 miles west of Watford. Nearby, we also look at land around Watford (4 miles), Chalfont St Peter (4 miles) and North Watford (5 miles).
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Four ways to sell
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Rickmansworth?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Rickmansworth at a glance
Most of the county is Metropolitan Green Belt, which makes land with genuine development prospects scarce and keenly contested.
| Town | Rickmansworth |
|---|---|
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | WD3 |
| OS grid square | TQ09 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Watford (4 mi), Chalfont St Peter (4 mi), North Watford (5 mi) |
| Distance from Watford | About 4 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 Rickmansworth
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
Towns near Rickmansworth
Distances and directions are measured from Rickmansworth.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford | WD1 | TQ19 | 4 mi east |
| Chalfont St Peter | SL9 | TQ09 | 4 mi south-west |
| North Watford | WD2 | TQ19 | 5 mi north-east |
| Gerrards Cross | SL9 | TQ08 | 5 mi south-west |
| Bushey | WD1 | TQ19 | 5 mi east |
| Ruislip | HA4 | TQ08 | 5 mi south-east |
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.
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
Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
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.
What people ask us about land
Do you buy land in Rickmansworth?
Yes. We consider land in and around Rickmansworth and across Hertfordshire. 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 Rickmansworth?
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.
How fast can I sell my land?
It depends on the land and the deal. A straightforward outright sale of registered land with no tenants can move as fast as the two solicitors can complete the legal work. Unregistered titles, tenancies, access questions and planning conditions all add time. We won't promise a completion date until we've seen the title.
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 Rickmansworth
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.