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Sell brownfield land in Southall

We consider brownfield land in Southall and across Greater London, from sites close to the UB1 postcode district out towards Greenford and Heston.

If your site has sat empty because it looks too complicated, we'll investigate the ground and planning position and give you a straight offer.

  • No commission: we're the buyer
  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • Independent advice encouraged

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Where Southall sits

Our appraisals for Southall start with the UB1 postcode district and the OS grid square TQ18, then widen out to Greenford, Heston and Hayes, all within about 2 miles.

TownSouthall
CountyGreater London
CountryEngland
Postcode districtUB1
OS grid squareTQ18
Nearest towns we coverGreenford (2 mi), Heston (2 mi), Hayes (2 mi)
Distance from central LondonAbout 10 miles west
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Cleared former industrial site with cracked concrete and weeds beside terraced houses

Is your land near Southall a good fit?

  • Cleared sites with old hardstanding
  • Sites on the council's brownfield land register
  • Redundant commercial buildings in residential areas
  • Land with known or suspected contamination

If your site has sat empty because it looks too complicated, we'll investigate the ground and planning position and give you a straight offer.

How we arrive at a figure for land in Greater London

Contamination

Investigation and remediation costs come straight off the land value.

Brownfield register

Inclusion on the council's brownfield land register can support permission in principle.

Existing use value

If the site has a viable current use, that sets the floor for an offer.

Flood risk

Many brownfield sites are near rivers and canals, so flood risk is checked early.

Four routes to a sale

Outright purchase

We take on the site and its problems for an agreed price.

Subject-to-planning sale

We complete once permission is granted for a housing scheme.

Option agreements

Can suit larger brownfield sites with a longer planning route.

Joint ventures

Worth discussing if you want to share in the regeneration value.

How a sale works

  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. You get a written offer

    With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.

  4. Solicitors complete the sale

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

Rules that apply in England

Section 106 and CIL

Larger schemes often need a Section 106 agreement for affordable housing or contributions, and councils that have adopted the Community Infrastructure Levy charge it per square metre of new floorspace.

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.

Flood risk

Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.

Awkward details we deal with

The buildings are being vandalised

A quick exchange can transfer risk and security responsibility sooner. We'll talk through timing.

A previous buyer pulled out after surveys

We'd like to see any reports. Problems can often be priced rather than walked away from.

Useful to send us

  • The address or postcode
  • A rough size, in acres or hectares
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements

Common questions

Is it easier to get planning on brownfield land?

National policy in England and Wales gives weight to reusing suitable brownfield land, so the starting point is often positive. Each site is still judged on its merits.

Will you buy a site with tenants?

Yes. We look at the leases and how and when vacant possession can be achieved.

What is a brownfield land register?

In England, councils keep a register of brownfield sites they consider suitable for housing. Being on it can help the planning case.

Do you cover the villages around Southall?

Yes. Villages between Southall, Greenford and Heston often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.

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