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Sell barns and rural buildings in Egham

Whether your land is in Egham itself or in the villages between Egham and Staines, we'll look at it properly before making any offer.

A yard of old buildings can become a small group of homes. We'll tell you which buildings are worth converting and which are better replaced.

  • Free appraisal and written offer
  • No pressure to decide
  • Independent advice encouraged

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Where Egham sits

Our appraisals for Egham start with the TW20 postcode district and the OS grid square TQ07, then widen out to Staines, Ashford, Surrey and Windsor, all within about 4 miles.

TownEgham
CountySurrey
CountryEngland
Postcode districtTW20
OS grid squareTQ07
Nearest towns we coverStaines (2 mi), Ashford, Surrey (4 mi), Windsor (4 mi)
Distance from WokingAbout 8 miles north
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Traditional red-brick barn beside a modern green steel agricultural building in a farmyard

Land we're keen to see around Egham

  • Traditional brick, stone or timber barns
  • Modern steel-framed agricultural buildings no longer needed
  • Farmyards with several buildings and hardstanding
  • Buildings with existing road access

Redundant farm buildings can be worth far more as homes than as storage. The route to consent depends on the building, its location and whether you're in England or Wales.

What affects the price

Planning route

Full planning and, in England, Class Q prior approval follow different rules and limits.

Structural condition

Conversions generally need a building strong enough to convert without rebuilding.

Protected species

Bats and barn owls are common in old barns and surveys may be needed.

Agricultural use history

Class Q rights depend on the building's past agricultural use.

Ways to sell this land

Outright purchase

Suits buildings with consent or prior approval already in place.

Subject-to-planning sale

We complete once planning consent is secured.

Option agreements

Less common for single buildings but can suit whole farmyards.

Joint ventures

Worth considering for a larger yard you'd like to see developed well.

From first call to completion

  1. Send us the address

    A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.

  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.

What England's rules mean for your land

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.

Agricultural buildings (Class Q)

In England, Class Q permitted development can allow some agricultural buildings to become homes through prior approval, within limits on size and number of homes.

Farm tenancies

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

When the land isn't straightforward

You're not sure Class Q applies

In England, Class Q has detailed limits and conditions. We check eligibility before assuming it.

The barn is listed

Listed barns can still be converted with consent, but the design must respect the building.

Useful to send us

  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

What people ask us about barns and rural buildings

What is Class Q?

Class Q is a permitted development right in England that allows some agricultural buildings to become homes through a prior approval process, rather than a full planning application, subject to limits and conditions.

Can I sell buildings and keep the land around them?

Yes. We can agree a boundary that suits both of us, with access rights protected.

What if bats are present?

Bat roosts don't usually stop a conversion, but they need surveys, licences and timing. We allow for this in the offer.

How do I get an offer for land in Egham?

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.

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