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Sell brownfield land in Newmarket

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

Brownfield land, or previously developed land, is land that has had a permanent building or structure on it, together with its surrounding hardstanding. National policy in both England and Wales encourages reusing suitable brownfield land for homes.

  • Free appraisal and written offer
  • No commission: we're the buyer
  • No pressure to decide

Get an offer for land in Newmarket

We'll check the title and planning, then call you.

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Land around Newmarket

Newmarket lies in Suffolk, about 34 miles west of Ipswich. Nearby, we also look at land around Mildenhall (8 miles), Haverhill (11 miles) and Ely (12 miles).

Arable farmland, the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape and Dedham Vale. Suffolk has no designated green belt.

TownNewmarket
CountySuffolk
CountryEngland
Postcode districtCB8
OS grid squareTL66
Nearest towns we coverMildenhall (8 mi), Haverhill (11 mi), Ely (12 mi)
Distance from IpswichAbout 34 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 Newmarket a good fit?

  • Former workshops, depots and yards
  • Sites next to canals, railways or town centres
  • 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

Demolition

Removing buildings and old foundations is a significant cost on many sites.

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. 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. The legal work

    Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.

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.

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.

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
  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Your title number, if you know it
  • Photos of the land and its access

What people ask us about brownfield land

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.

Do you buy contaminated land?

Yes. We investigate and price the remediation, so you don't need to clean the site first.

Will you buy a site with tenants?

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

Do you cover the villages around Newmarket?

Yes. Villages between Newmarket, Mildenhall and Haverhill often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.

Brownfield land near Newmarket

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Get a straight answer about your land

Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.

Get an offerCall 0800 088 6248