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Sell an infill plot or gap site in Shirley

Thinking about whether to sell an infill plot or gap site in Shirley? A free appraisal tells you what we'd pay and how we got there, with no obligation to go further.

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

  • Free appraisal and written offer
  • No commission: we're the buyer
  • No pressure to decide

Selling land near Shirley?

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

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Where Shirley sits

Our appraisals for Shirley start with the B28 postcode district and the OS grid square SP17, then widen out to Solihull, Acocks Green and Birmingham, all within about 6 miles.

TownShirley
CountyWest Midlands
CountryEngland
Postcode districtB28
OS grid squareSP17
Nearest towns we coverSolihull (2 mi), Acocks Green (3 mi), Birmingham (6 mi)
Distance from BirminghamAbout 6 miles south-east
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

Land we're keen to see around Shirley

  • Gaps in a continuous street frontage
  • Plots between two houses in a village or town
  • Former garages, workshops or yards in a street
  • Sites with an old outbuilding to demolish

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

What decides the value of infill plots near Shirley

Street character

Design must fit the street, especially in conservation areas.

Services

Infill sites usually have services close by, which helps value.

Heritage

Listed neighbours or conservation areas mean careful design.

Local values

What new homes sell for in the street sets the ceiling.

Ways to sell this land

Outright purchase

Simple where permission already exists.

Subject-to-planning sale

The usual route for unconsented gap sites.

Option agreements

Seldom needed for single infill plots.

Joint ventures

Possible for a pair of homes if you'd like a share.

How a sale works

  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 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.

Heritage

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

When the land isn't straightforward

The plot is in a conservation area

Good design is essential in conservation areas. We'll design to the street.

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

  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Your title number, if you know it
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
  • Photos of the land and its access

Your questions answered

What is an infill plot?

A small gap in an otherwise built-up frontage, usually between two existing buildings, that a new home could fill.

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.

Can you check the conservation area rules for me?

Yes. We look at the council's conservation area appraisal as part of our assessment.

How do I get an offer for land in Shirley?

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.

Infill plots and gap sites near Shirley

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Get a straight answer about your land

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

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