Sell brownfield land in Birmingham
We consider brownfield land in Birmingham and across the West Midlands, from sites close to the B1 postcode district out towards Aston and Smethwick.
We buy cleared sites, derelict buildings and yards, and price in the clean-up so you don't have to deal with it first.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- No commission: we're the buyer
- No pressure to decide
Tell us about your land
Free, no-obligation appraisal.
Birmingham at a glance
The land we're most interested in near Birmingham sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Aston (1 mile) and Smethwick (3 miles).
| Town | Birmingham |
|---|---|
| County | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | B1 |
| OS grid square | SP08 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Aston (1 mi), Smethwick (3 mi), Washwood Heath (3 mi) |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
What we look for around Birmingham
- Cleared sites with old hardstanding
- Sites on the council's brownfield land register
- Redundant commercial buildings in residential areas
- Sites next to canals, railways or town centres
We buy cleared sites, derelict buildings and yards, and price in the clean-up so you don't have to deal with it first.
How we arrive at a figure for land in the West Midlands
Contamination
Investigation and remediation costs come straight off the land value.
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.
Viability
Councils may accept lower obligations where clean-up costs are high.
Ways to sell this land
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
Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
We check it properly
Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.
You get a written offer
With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
Planning and legal points for land in the West Midlands
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.
Common problems, and how we handle them
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
- A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
- Your title number, if you know it
- Photos of the land and its access
- How soon you'd ideally like to sell
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.
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 I need a contamination report before selling?
No, though any reports you have will help us price more accurately.
Can you visit land near Birmingham?
Yes. Once we've looked at the title and planning position, we arrange a site visit if the land looks suitable. Send the address or postcode to start.
Also near Birmingham
More land we buy in Birmingham
- Development land
- Land with planning permission
- Land without planning permission
- Large strategic sites
- Green belt and grey belt land
- Land for affordable homes
- Farmland and agricultural land
- Paddocks and equestrian land
- Barns and rural buildings
- Building plots
- Garden land and backland
- Infill plots and gap sites
- Small sites
- Garage sites
- Redundant commercial and industrial land
- Inherited and probate land
- Landlocked land and access problems
- Outright purchase
- Subject-to-planning sale
- Option agreements
- Joint ventures
- All land in Birmingham
- Brownfield land in the West Midlands
Ready to talk about your land in Birmingham?
Call 0800 088 6248 or send the details. There's no obligation.