Sell land in Shirley
If you own land around Shirley and want a straight answer about it, we'll tell you whether we can buy it, on what terms, and what the offer is based on.
Shirley lies in the West Midlands, about 6 miles south-east of Birmingham. Nearby, we also look at land around Solihull (2 miles), Acocks Green (3 miles) and Birmingham (6 miles).
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
Selling land near Shirley?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Shirley at a glance
| Town | Shirley |
|---|---|
| County | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | B28 |
| OS grid square | SP17 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Solihull (2 mi), Acocks Green (3 mi), Birmingham (6 mi) |
| Distance from Birmingham | About 6 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 Shirley
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 Shirley
Distances and directions are measured from Shirley.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull | B27 | SP17 | 2 mi east |
| Acocks Green | B27 | SP18 | 3 mi north |
| Birmingham | B1 | SP08 | 6 mi north-west |
| Washwood Heath | B8 | SP18 | 6 mi north |
| Aston | B6 | SP08 | 7 mi north-west |
| Bartley Green | B32 | SP08 | 8 mi west |
Planning and legal points for land in the West Midlands
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.
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.
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.
Questions from landowners near Shirley
Do you buy land in Shirley?
Yes. We consider land in and around Shirley and across the West Midlands. 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 Shirley?
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.
What happens to my information?
We use it to assess your land and contact you about it. Our privacy notice explains how it's stored and your rights.
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.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Shirley
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.