Sell land in Herne Bay
We buy land across Kent. In Herne Bay, as everywhere, the offer depends on the land itself: its access, its planning prospects and what can sensibly be built.
Herne Bay (CT6) sits in OS grid square TR16, some 27 miles east of Maidstone. Sites between here and Whitstable or Faversham are just as much of interest to us.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- No commission: we're the buyer
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Herne Bay?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Herne Bay 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 | Herne Bay |
|---|---|
| County | Kent |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | CT6 |
| OS grid square | TR16 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Whitstable (5 mi), Canterbury (7 mi), Faversham (11 mi) |
| Distance from Maidstone | About 27 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 Herne Bay
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
Nearby towns we cover
Distances and directions are measured from Herne Bay.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable | CT5 | TR16 | 5 mi west |
| Canterbury | CT1 | TR15 | 7 mi south |
| Faversham | ME13 | TR06 | 11 mi west |
| Margate | CT9 | TR37 | 11 mi east |
| Ramsgate | CT11 | TR36 | 13 mi east |
| Broadstairs | CT10 | TR36 | 14 mi east |
What England's rules mean for your land
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.
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.
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.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
Common questions
Do you buy land in Herne Bay?
Yes. We consider land in and around Herne Bay and across Kent. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.
Do you cover the villages around Herne Bay?
Yes. Villages between Herne Bay, Whitstable and Canterbury often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
Can I sell just part of my land?
Yes. Selling one field, the end of a garden or part of a yard is common. Your solicitor will make sure the land you keep has the access and services it needs.
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 Herne Bay
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.