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Sell agricultural land in Gillingham

Thinking about whether to sell agricultural land in Gillingham? A free appraisal tells you what we'd pay and how we got there, with no obligation to go further.

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.

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  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • Independent advice encouraged

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Land around Gillingham

From Gillingham, it's 1 mile to Chatham and 2 miles to Rochester. We buy land across that whole stretch of Kent, not only within the town.

Metropolitan Green Belt in the west, the Kent Downs and High Weald National Landscapes, and growth around Ashford, Maidstone and the Medway towns.

TownGillingham
CountyKent
CountryEngland
Postcode districtME7
OS grid squareTQ76
Nearest towns we coverChatham (1 mi), Rochester (2 mi), Strood (3 mi)
Distance from MaidstoneAbout 9 miles north
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 Gillingham worth an offer

  • Fields adjoining towns, villages or housing estates
  • Land with vacant possession, or where tenancies can be ended
  • Single fields being sold off a larger holding
  • Grassland and arable land of any grade near settlements

Selling one or two fields off a holding is common. We check access, tenancies and the effect on the rest of your land before making an offer.

What affects the price

Agricultural value

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

Rights and schemes

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

Overage

You may be able to keep a share of any future uplift through an overage clause.

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. The legal work

    Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.

Planning and legal points for land in Kent

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

The land is tenanted

We look at the tenancy type and the notice and compensation rules before pricing.

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
  • A rough size, in acres or hectares
  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Photos of the land and its access

Common questions

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 Gillingham?

Yes. Villages between Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.

Also near Gillingham

Other land types and routes

Ready to talk about your land in Gillingham?

Call 0800 088 6248 or send the details. There's no obligation.

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