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Sell brownfield land in Willesden

If you own brownfield land near Willesden, we can usually tell you quite quickly whether it suits us, and if it doesn't, we'll say why.

We buy cleared sites, derelict buildings and yards, and price in the clean-up so you don't have to deal with it first.

  • No commission: we're the buyer
  • No pressure to decide
  • Independent advice encouraged

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Land around Willesden

Willesden lies in Greater London, roughly 5 miles west of central London. Nearby, we also look at land around Cricklewood (2 miles), Notting Hill (2 miles) and Shepherds Bush (2 miles).

TownWillesden
CountyGreater London
CountryEngland
Postcode districtNW10
OS grid squareTQ28
Nearest towns we coverCricklewood (2 mi), Notting Hill (2 mi), Shepherds Bush (2 mi)
Distance from central LondonAbout 5 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

Land we're keen to see around Willesden

  • Former workshops, depots and yards
  • Sites on the council's brownfield land register
  • Land with known or suspected contamination
  • Sites where previous schemes stalled

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.

The things that move our offer

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.

Neighbouring uses

Noise or smells from nearby businesses affect design and value.

Flood risk

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

Choosing how to sell

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.

What happens next

  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.

Planning and legal points for land in Greater London

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.

When the land isn't straightforward

You're worried about contamination liability

Contracts can deal with who takes responsibility for contamination. Take advice from your solicitor on the wording.

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
  • Your title number, if you know it
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
  • Photos of the land and its access

Your questions answered

What counts as brownfield land?

Land that has been occupied by a permanent structure and its associated fixed surface infrastructure. Some exceptions apply, such as agricultural buildings and residential gardens in built-up areas.

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 Willesden?

Yes. Villages between Willesden, Cricklewood and Notting Hill often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.

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