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Sell part of your garden in Bow

Thinking about whether to sell part of your garden in Bow? A free appraisal tells you what we'd pay and how we got there, with no obligation to go further.

Some of the best small sites are two or three long gardens combined. We can talk to you and your neighbours together if that helps.

  • Free appraisal and written offer
  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • Independent advice encouraged

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Free and no obligation. We're the buyer, so there's no commission.

Where Bow sits

The land we're most interested in near Bow sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Stratford (1 mile) and Canary Wharf (1 mile).

Land is scarce and mostly brownfield. The outer boroughs contain Metropolitan Green Belt and metropolitan open land, both closely protected.

TownBow
CountyGreater London
CountryEngland
Postcode districtE3
OS grid squareTQ38
Nearest towns we coverStratford (1 mi), Canary Wharf (1 mi), Canning Town (2 mi)
Distance from central LondonAbout 5 miles east
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Aerial view of 1930s semi-detached houses with long rear gardens backing onto a lane

Is your land near Bow a good fit?

  • Long rear gardens backing onto a lane or road
  • Wide side gardens on corner plots
  • Large gardens of older detached houses
  • Overgrown gardens and orchards no longer used

Selling the end of your garden lets you stay in your home and release capital. We'll tell you whether a plot is realistic before you spend anything.

The things that move our offer

Policy on garden land

Some councils resist garden development unless it fits the character of the area.

Effect on your house

Losing garden space can affect your home's value, which we take into account with you.

Combined sites

Several gardens together can be worth more than each sold separately.

Plot size

Value follows the size and type of home the plot can take.

Ways to sell this land

Outright purchase

Suits garden plots that already have planning permission.

Subject-to-planning sale

The usual route for garden land: we complete when permission is granted.

Option agreements

Useful when several neighbours' gardens are being assembled.

Joint ventures

Possible if you'd like a share of the new home's value.

What happens next

  1. Tell us about your land

    Send the postcode or address and a rough size.

  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.

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.

Garden land

Councils judge garden plots against local plan policies on character, design and neighbours' amenity. The August 2026 revision of national policy adds support for some development on residential curtilage land, within limits.

Land registration

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

Common problems, and how we handle them

You're worried about losing privacy

We can agree a design that protects your home, and conditions in the contract can set limits.

Neighbours may object

Objections are judged against policy. A careful design reduces genuine impact.

Useful to send us

  • The address or postcode
  • A rough size, in acres or hectares
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Questions from landowners near Bow

Can I sell part of my garden?

Yes. Your solicitor will divide the title, and your mortgage lender will need to agree to release the land if it has a charge over it.

Will selling part of my garden reduce my home's value?

It can, especially if the garden becomes small or overlooked. We'll talk this through so you can weigh it against the plot price.

Who pays for the planning application?

On a subject-to-planning deal, we do.

Do you buy land in Bow?

Yes. We consider land in and around Bow and across Greater London. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.

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Ready to talk about your land in Bow?

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

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