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Sell an infill plot or gap site in Tonbridge

For owners of infill plots in and around Tonbridge, we offer four ways to sell, from a clean outright purchase to deals that pay more once planning is granted.

Gap sites in villages and towns often have a clear case for a new home, because they complete a street rather than extend it.

  • No commission: we're the buyer
  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • Independent advice encouraged

Get an offer for land in Tonbridge

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

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Land around Tonbridge

From Tonbridge, it's 4 miles to Royal Tunbridge Wells and 6 miles to Sevenoaks. We buy land across that whole stretch of Kent, not only within the town.

Metropolitan Green Belt in the west, the Kent Downs and High Weald National Landscapes, and growth around Ashford, Maidstone and the Medway towns.

TownTonbridge
CountyKent
CountryEngland
Postcode districtTN9
OS grid squareTQ54
Nearest towns we coverRoyal Tunbridge Wells (4 mi), Sevenoaks (6 mi), Crowborough (10 mi)
Distance from MaidstoneAbout 12 miles south-west
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Overgrown gap site between two stone-and-brick cottages on a village street

What we look for around Tonbridge

  • Gaps in a continuous street frontage
  • Plots between two houses in a village or town
  • Sites within a settlement boundary
  • Sites with an old outbuilding to demolish

If you own an overgrown gap between houses, it may be worth much more as a plot than as a garden or yard.

The things that move our offer

Street character

Design must fit the street, especially in conservation areas.

Local plan policy

Some rural policies allow infill of one or two homes in small villages.

Neighbours

Windows and gardens next door limit the size and position of the house.

Heritage

Listed neighbours or conservation areas mean careful design.

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.

Heritage

Listed buildings and conservation areas are managed with Historic England and the council's conservation team.

When the land isn't straightforward

Part of the gap belongs to a neighbour

Combining land can make a better plot. We can approach the neighbour with you.

There's an old right of way across it

We check the deeds and the public rights of way map before pricing.

Useful to send us

  • The address or postcode
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
  • Photos of the land and its access

Common questions

Is infill easier to get permission for?

Often, because it continues the existing street pattern. Policy varies by council, especially in villages.

How wide does an infill plot need to be?

There's no fixed width. It depends on the house type, the street and whether parking is needed at the front.

Will you buy a gap site with a derelict garage on it?

Yes. We'll allow for demolition and any clean-up.

How do I get an offer for land in Tonbridge?

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.

Ready to talk about your land in Tonbridge?

Call 0800 088 6248 or send the details. There's no obligation.