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Sell agricultural land in Folkestone

We consider agricultural land in Folkestone and across Kent, from sites close to the CT19 postcode district out towards Dover and Ashford, Kent.

Agricultural land is land used, or capable of being used, for farming, including arable fields and grassland. We are most interested in farmland that sits close to towns and villages, where there may be development potential alongside its farming value.

  • Free appraisal and written offer
  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • Independent advice encouraged

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Folkestone at a glance

From Folkestone, it's 7 miles to Dover and 13 miles to Ashford, Kent. We buy land across that whole stretch of Kent, not only within the town.

TownFolkestone
CountyKent
CountryEngland
Postcode districtCT19
OS grid squareTR23
Nearest towns we coverDover (7 mi), Ashford, Kent (13 mi), Deal (14 mi)
Distance from MaidstoneAbout 31 miles south-east
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Aerial view of golden wheat stubble fields divided by hedgerows with a farmstead beyond

What makes agricultural land near Folkestone worth an offer

  • Fields adjoining towns, villages or housing estates
  • Single fields being sold off a larger holding
  • Land with redundant farm buildings or yards
  • Holdings where the family is considering succession or retirement

Whether you are retiring, restructuring or releasing a parcel to fund the rest of the farm, we can look at a single field or a larger block.

The things that move our offer

Agricultural value

Soil quality, size and access set the farming value that underpins any offer.

Tenancies

Land let under an Agricultural Holdings Act tenancy or a farm business tenancy is worth less until vacant possession can be had.

Rights and schemes

Environmental scheme agreements, wayleaves and rights of way need checking before sale.

Planning prospects

Hope value applies where homes could realistically be built.

Four routes to a sale

Outright purchase

A clean sale at farmland value plus any hope value we can justify.

Subject-to-planning sale

Higher price paid when permission is granted on the field.

Option agreements

Common for edge-of-town farmland promoted through the local plan.

Joint ventures

Lets farming families share in development over time.

From first call to completion

  1. Tell us about your land

    Send the postcode or address and a rough size.

  2. We check it properly

    Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.

  3. We put an offer in writing

    It shows how we got there. There's no obligation to accept.

  4. Solicitors complete the sale

    Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.

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.

Farm tenancies

Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies and farm business tenancies have their own notice and compensation rules, which affect when land can be developed.

Land registration

Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.

Common problems, and how we handle them

You're in an environmental scheme

Some agreements need to be transferred or ended. We check the terms with you.

Selling one field affects the rest of the farm

Rights of access and services can be reserved so the rest of the holding is protected.

Useful to send us

  • The address or postcode
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Questions from landowners near Folkestone

What is overage?

Overage is a promise in the sale contract that the buyer will pay you more if the land later gains planning permission or is developed. It lets you share in future uplift after a lower price today.

Do I pay tax when I sell farmland?

Capital gains tax may be due, and reliefs may apply depending on your circumstances. Rules change, so speak to an accountant before you sell.

How quickly can you buy farmland?

With clear title and vacant possession, a straightforward sale can move at the pace of the legal work. Tenancies and unregistered titles take longer.

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.

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