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Sell a garage site in Stourport-on-Severn

Our interest in garage sites around Stourport-on-Severn is simple: we're buying land to build homes on, so we look for sites where homes are realistic and price them on that basis.

Garage courts already have access and hard surfaces, and as previously developed land they can be good candidates for redevelopment.

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  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • No pressure to decide

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Where Stourport-on-Severn sits

Stourport-on-Severn lies in Worcestershire, some 11 miles north of Worcester. Nearby, we also look at land around Kidderminster (4 miles), Droitwich (7 miles) and Bromsgrove (9 miles).

The Malvern Hills and part of the Cotswolds national landscapes, with the West Midlands green belt across the north of the county.

TownStourport-on-Severn
CountyWorcestershire
CountryEngland
Postcode districtDY13
OS grid squareSO87
Nearest towns we coverKidderminster (4 mi), Droitwich (7 mi), Bromsgrove (9 mi)
Distance from WorcesterAbout 11 miles north
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Row of old lock-up garages with up-and-over doors around a tarmac court

What we look for around Stourport-on-Severn

  • Garage courts behind houses or flats
  • Sites with an existing access onto a public road
  • Garages owned by individuals, companies or associations
  • Sites where neighbours have rights to use the access

Lock-up garages are often too small for modern cars and expensive to maintain. As a housing site, a garage court can be worth considerably more.

How we arrive at a figure for land in Worcestershire

Access width

The existing access must be safe for homes, including for emergency vehicles.

Contamination

Old fuel, oil and asbestos roofs need checking and safe removal.

Previously developed land

Garage courts are usually treated as brownfield, which can help planning.

Displaced parking

Councils may want to know where displaced cars will go.

Four routes to a sale

Outright purchase

Suits sites with consent or owners who want a clean exit.

Subject-to-planning sale

The most common route for garage courts.

Option agreements

Rarely needed unless several garage owners are involved.

Joint ventures

Possible for larger courts.

From first call to completion

  1. Send us the address

    A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.

  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. Solicitors complete the sale

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

Planning and legal points for land in Worcestershire

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.

Land registration

Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.

When the land isn't straightforward

Some garages are let

We look at the terms. Licences often end on short notice, which we allow for in the timescale.

The roofs are asbestos

Asbestos cement roofs are common and can be removed safely by licensed contractors. We price it in.

Useful to send us

  • A rough size, in acres or hectares
  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Your title number, if you know it
  • Any planning applications or letters

Your questions answered

Can garage sites be turned into homes?

Often, yes. Many councils support redeveloping underused garage courts, subject to access, overlooking and parking.

What happens to people who rent the garages?

It depends on their agreements. Most are licences that end on notice, which we plan for with you.

Do you need all the garages empty before buying?

No. We can exchange contracts and plan vacant possession as part of the deal.

Can you visit land near Stourport-on-Severn?

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.

Garage sites near Stourport-on-Severn

Other land types and routes

Find out what we'd pay for your land near Stourport-on-Severn

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

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