Sell land in Folkestone
Whether your land is in Folkestone itself or in the villages between Folkestone and Dover, we'll look at it properly before making any offer.
Land around Folkestone falls under England's planning system. The closest towns we also cover are Dover, 7 miles away, and Ashford, Kent, 13 miles away, and Maidstone is 31 miles away.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
Selling land near Folkestone?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Folkestone 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 | Folkestone |
|---|---|
| County | Kent |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | CT19 |
| OS grid square | TR23 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Dover (7 mi), Ashford, Kent (13 mi), Deal (14 mi) |
| Distance from Maidstone | About 31 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 Folkestone
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Folkestone.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Towns near Folkestone
Distances and directions are measured from Folkestone.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | CT16 | TR34 | 7 mi north-east |
| Ashford, Kent | TN24 | TR04 | 13 mi west |
| Deal | CT14 | TR35 | 14 mi north-east |
| Canterbury | CT1 | TR15 | 14 mi north |
| Faversham | ME13 | TR06 | 20 mi north-west |
| Herne Bay | CT6 | TR16 | 20 mi north |
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.
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.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
Questions from landowners near Folkestone
Do you cover the villages around Folkestone?
Yes. Villages between Folkestone, Dover and Ashford, Kent often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do I get an offer for land in Folkestone?
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 part of my garden?
Yes. Your solicitor will divide the title, and your mortgage lender will need to agree to release the land if it has a charge over it.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Folkestone
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.