Sell land in Shrewsbury
Our interest in land around Shrewsbury is simple: we're buying land to build homes on, so we look for sites where homes are realistic and price them on that basis.
The land we're most interested in near Shrewsbury sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Wellington (10 miles) and Telford (13 miles).
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near Shrewsbury?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Shrewsbury at a glance
A rural county with the Shropshire Hills National Landscape, green belt in the east near the West Midlands, and growth around Shrewsbury and Telford.
| Town | Shrewsbury |
|---|---|
| County | Shropshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | SY1 |
| OS grid square | SJ41 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Wellington (10 mi), Telford (13 mi), Oswestry (16 mi) |
| Distance from Telford | About 13 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 Shrewsbury
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 Shrewsbury
Distances and directions are measured from Shrewsbury.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | TF1 | SJ61 | 10 mi east |
| Telford | TF3 | SJ60 | 13 mi east |
| Oswestry | SY11 | SJ22 | 16 mi north-west |
| Welshpool | SY21 | SJ20 | 17 mi west |
| Market Drayton | TF9 | SJ63 | 17 mi north-east |
| Bridgnorth | WV16 | SO79 | 18 mi south-east |
Planning and legal points for land in Shropshire
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.
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.
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.
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.
You get a written offer
With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
Your questions answered
Do you buy land in Shrewsbury?
Yes. We consider land in and around Shrewsbury and across Shropshire. 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 Shrewsbury?
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.
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 is a small site?
Usually a site for fewer than ten homes. Definitions vary, but these are the sites larger builders often pass over.
More of Shropshire
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Shrewsbury
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.