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Sell landlocked land or land with access problems in Richmond

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

If you own a ransom strip, it may be the key to someone else's development. That can make it far more valuable than its size suggests.

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

Selling land near Richmond?

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

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Land around Richmond

Our appraisals for Richmond start with the TW9 postcode district and the OS grid square TQ17, then widen out to Isleworth, Hounslow and Barnes, all within about 3 miles.

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

TownRichmond
CountyGreater London
CountryEngland
Postcode districtTW9
OS grid squareTQ17
Nearest towns we coverIsleworth (2 mi), Hounslow (2 mi), Barnes (3 mi)
Distance from central LondonAbout 8 miles 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

Land we're keen to see around Richmond

  • 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.

What decides the value of landlocked land near Richmond

Route to a road

The cost and likelihood of securing access is the main driver of value.

Existing rights

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

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.

From first call to completion

  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.

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.

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

  • The address or postcode
  • A rough size, in acres or hectares
  • Photos of the land and its access
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Common questions

Can I sell landlocked land?

Yes, though usually at a lower price unless access can be secured. Neighbours are often the most natural buyers.

What is a ransom strip?

A strip of land, sometimes very narrow, that sits between a development site and the road. Whoever owns it can control access and may claim a share of the development value.

Will you buy land that may never get access?

Possibly, at a price reflecting that risk. We'll tell you honestly.

How do I get an offer for land in Richmond?

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.

Landlocked land and access problems near Richmond

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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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