Sell land in Dover
Thinking about whether to sell land in Dover? A free appraisal tells you what we'd pay and how we got there, with no obligation to go further.
From Dover, it's 7 miles to Folkestone and 8 miles to Deal. We buy land across that whole stretch of Kent, not only within the town.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
Selling land near Dover?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Dover at a glance
Metropolitan Green Belt in the west, the Kent Downs and High Weald National Landscapes, and growth around Ashford, Maidstone and the Medway towns.
| Town | Dover |
|---|---|
| County | Kent |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | CT16 |
| OS grid square | TR34 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Folkestone (7 mi), Deal (8 mi), Canterbury (15 mi) |
| Distance from Maidstone | About 36 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 Dover
Each page explains what we look for, what affects the price and the rules that apply.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Other towns around Dover
Distances and directions are measured from Dover.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | CT19 | TR23 | 7 mi south-west |
| Deal | CT14 | TR35 | 8 mi north-east |
| Canterbury | CT1 | TR15 | 15 mi north-west |
| Ramsgate | CT11 | TR36 | 15 mi north |
| Broadstairs | CT10 | TR36 | 17 mi north |
| Margate | CT9 | TR37 | 18 mi north |
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.
Land registration
Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.
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.
What happens next
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 Dover?
Yes. Villages between Dover, Folkestone and Deal often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do I get an offer for land in Dover?
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 do you work out what my land is worth?
For land with development potential we estimate what the finished homes would sell for and deduct the costs of planning, building, finance, obligations and a profit margin. What's left is the land value. For land without a planning prospect, value is based on its current use.
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 Dover
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.