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Sell redundant commercial or industrial land in Crowborough

We consider redundant commercial land in Crowborough and across East Sussex, from sites close to the TN6 postcode district out towards Royal Tunbridge Wells and East Grinstead.

Redundant commercial and industrial land is a business site no longer needed for its original use, such as a small industrial unit, haulage yard or showroom. Where the site sits among homes, redevelopment for housing is often the best long-term use, subject to planning policy on employment land.

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Land around Crowborough

From Crowborough, it's 7 miles to Royal Tunbridge Wells and 9 miles to East Grinstead. We buy land across that whole stretch of East Sussex, not only within the town.

Much of the county lies in the South Downs National Park or the High Weald National Landscape, which limits greenfield development outside the towns.

TownCrowborough
CountyEast Sussex
CountryEngland
Postcode districtTN6
OS grid squareTQ53
Nearest towns we coverRoyal Tunbridge Wells (7 mi), East Grinstead (9 mi), Tonbridge (10 mi)
Distance from BrightonAbout 21 miles north-east
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Redundant small industrial yard with a grey steel shed, gravel yard and chain-link fence

Land we're keen to see around Crowborough

  • Haulage yards, builders' yards and depots
  • Sites a business is relocating from
  • Commercial buildings with permitted development potential
  • Sites with a mix of buildings and open storage

We buy small commercial and industrial sites, including those still occupied, and plan a route to vacant possession that fits your timetable.

What affects the price

Existing use value

A let or lettable commercial site has a value that a housing offer must exceed.

Permitted development

Some commercial buildings can change to homes through prior approval, within limits.

Leases

Occupational leases and security of tenure affect timing.

Neighbours

Homes next to retained businesses need careful design for noise.

Choosing how to sell

Outright purchase

A clean exit for business owners, sometimes with a short leaseback.

Subject-to-planning sale

We complete once housing is approved, with your business using the site meanwhile.

Option agreements

Useful where vacant possession is some way off.

Joint ventures

Possible for larger sites.

What happens next

  1. Tell us about your land

    Send the postcode or address and a rough size.

  2. We do the homework

    We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.

  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.

Rules that apply in England

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.

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.

Tax on the sale

The buyer pays Stamp Duty Land Tax. As the seller you may owe capital gains tax, and some commercial land carries VAT. Take advice from an accountant.

Common problems, and how we handle them

You still need the premises for now

A conditional deal or a short leaseback lets you keep operating until you're ready to move.

The council protects employment land

We look at marketing evidence and viability. Some sites won't qualify, and we'll say so.

Useful to send us

  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Your title number, if you know it
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Common questions

Do you buy sites with tenants in place?

Yes. We review the leases and allow for the time and cost of obtaining vacant possession.

What is prior approval for commercial to residential?

In England, permitted development rights allow some commercial buildings to change to homes through a prior approval process, within set limits.

Do I pay VAT on the sale?

Commercial property can be subject to VAT if an option to tax has been made. Ask your accountant and tell your solicitor early.

How do I get an offer for land in Crowborough?

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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