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Sell landlocked land or land with access problems in Cricklewood

We buy landlocked land across Greater London. In Cricklewood, as everywhere, the offer depends on the land itself: its access, its planning prospects and what can sensibly be built.

We look at the title plans for your land and its neighbours to find the realistic ways in, then price the land on that basis.

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  • No commission: we're the buyer
  • Independent advice encouraged

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Cricklewood at a glance

From Cricklewood, it's 1 mile to Kilburn and 2 miles to Willesden. We buy land across that whole stretch of Greater London, not only within the town.

TownCricklewood
CountyGreater London
CountryEngland
Postcode districtNW2
OS grid squareTQ28
Nearest towns we coverKilburn (1 mi), Willesden (2 mi), Chalk Farm (3 mi)
Distance from central LondonAbout 5 miles north-west
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Aerial view of a grass field enclosed by gardens with only a narrow strip leading to the road

What we look for around Cricklewood

  • Land with disputed or unclear rights of way
  • Backland behind houses with no frontage
  • Land next to a site with planning potential
  • Small strips that control access to larger sites

We look at the title plans for your land and its neighbours to find the realistic ways in, then price the land on that basis.

The things that move our offer

Existing rights

Rights of way in the deeds may already allow some use, though not necessarily for new homes.

Neighbouring land

A joint scheme with neighbours can unlock value for everyone.

Prescriptive rights

Long use can sometimes create rights, which need legal advice.

Amenity use

Without access, value may be limited to grazing or adjoining owners.

Four routes to a sale

Outright purchase

At a price that reflects the access risk we take on.

Subject-to-planning sale

We complete once access and permission are secured.

Option agreements

Useful while access is negotiated with neighbours.

Joint ventures

Often the best way to combine landlocked land with the land that gives access.

How a sale works

  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.

Planning and legal points for land in Greater London

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.

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

The only route is over a neighbour's land

We can approach the neighbour about a joint scheme or an access agreement.

The deeds mention a right of way but it's unclear

Your solicitor will check the wording. Old rights may not cover new homes, and that affects value.

Useful to send us

  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
  • Photos of the land and its access
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Questions from landowners near Cricklewood

How is a ransom strip valued?

There's no fixed rule. Valuations often refer to a share of the uplift in value the access unlocks. Take advice from a surveyor.

Does a right of way allow access for new homes?

Not always. A right of way granted for agricultural use may not cover residential traffic. Your solicitor will check.

Can long use of a track create a right?

Sometimes. Rights can arise through long use in certain circumstances, but it needs legal advice.

Do you cover the villages around Cricklewood?

Yes. Villages between Cricklewood, Kilburn and Willesden often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.

Also near Cricklewood

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Ready to talk about your land in Cricklewood?

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