Sell land in Rochester
Thinking about whether to sell land in Rochester? A free appraisal tells you what we'd pay and how we got there, with no obligation to go further.
Land around Rochester falls under England's planning system. The closest towns we also cover are Chatham, 1 mile away, and Strood, 1 mile away, and Maidstone is 8 miles away.
- Four ways to sell
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Rochester?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Rochester at a glance
| Town | Rochester |
|---|---|
| County | Kent |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | ME1 |
| OS grid square | TQ76 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Chatham (1 mi), Strood (1 mi), Gillingham (2 mi) |
| Distance from Maidstone | About 8 miles north |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Rochester
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Rochester.
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 Rochester.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham | ME4 | TQ76 | 1 mi south-east |
| Strood | ME2 | TQ76 | 1 mi west |
| Gillingham | ME7 | TQ76 | 2 mi east |
| Gravesend | DA12 | TQ67 | 7 mi north-west |
| Maidstone | ME14 | TQ75 | 8 mi south |
| Stanford-le-Hope | SS17 | TQ68 | 10 mi north |
Rules that apply in England
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.
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.
Flood risk
Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.
From first call to completion
Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
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.
Your questions answered
Do you buy land in Rochester?
Yes. We consider land in and around Rochester 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.
How do I get an offer for land in Rochester?
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.
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.
Do you buy farmland with no development potential?
Our interest is mainly in land with some prospect of development. For pure farmland we may still make an offer, but a local land agent selling to farmers may achieve a better price, and we'll tell you if so.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Rochester
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.