Sell an infill plot or gap site in Solihull
We consider infill plots in Solihull and across the West Midlands, from sites close to the B27 postcode district out towards Shirley and Acocks Green.
Infill development is supported in many local plans, especially within settlement boundaries. We check how your council treats it.
- No commission: we're the buyer
- No pressure to decide
- Independent advice encouraged
Tell us about your land
Free, no-obligation appraisal.
Solihull at a glance
Solihull lies in the West Midlands, some 7 miles south-east of Birmingham. Nearby, we also look at land around Shirley (2 miles), Acocks Green (3 miles) and Washwood Heath (6 miles).
| Town | Solihull |
|---|---|
| County | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | B27 |
| OS grid square | SP17 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Shirley (2 mi), Acocks Green (3 mi), Washwood Heath (6 mi) |
| Distance from Birmingham | About 7 miles south-east |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
What makes infill plots near Solihull worth an offer
- Gaps in a continuous street frontage
- Former garages, workshops or yards in a street
- Overgrown plots with a pavement frontage
- 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.
The things that move our offer
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.
Services
Infill sites usually have services close by, which helps value.
Local values
What new homes sell for in the street sets the ceiling.
What happens next
Tell us about your land
Send the postcode or address and a rough size.
We do the homework
We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.
You get a written offer
With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
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.
Common problems, and how we handle them
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
- The address or postcode
- A rough size, in acres or hectares
- Your title number, if you know it
- Photos of the land and its access
What people ask us about infill plots
Is infill easier to get permission for?
Often, because it continues the existing street pattern. Policy varies by council, especially in villages.
Will you buy a gap site with a derelict garage on it?
Yes. We'll allow for demolition and any clean-up.
Do I pay anything for your appraisal?
No. Our appraisal and offer are free and there's no obligation.
Can you visit land near Solihull?
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.
Infill plots and gap sites near Solihull
More land we buy in Solihull
- Development land
- Land with planning permission
- Land without planning permission
- Large strategic sites
- Green belt and grey belt land
- Land for affordable homes
- Farmland and agricultural land
- Paddocks and equestrian land
- Barns and rural buildings
- Building plots
- Garden land and backland
- Small sites
- Garage sites
- Brownfield land
- Redundant commercial and industrial land
- Inherited and probate land
- Landlocked land and access problems
- Outright purchase
- Subject-to-planning sale
- Option agreements
- Joint ventures
- All land in Solihull
- Infill plots and gap sites in the West Midlands
Get a straight answer about your land
Call 0800 088 6248 or send the details. There's no obligation.