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Sell landlocked land or land with access problems in Faversham

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

Landlocked land has no direct access to a public road, either because it's surrounded by other land or because the only route crosses a strip owned by someone else (a ransom strip). Its value depends on whether access can be secured, and at what cost.

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Faversham at a glance

From Faversham, it's 7 miles to Whitstable and 7 miles to Sittingbourne. We buy land across that whole stretch of Kent, not only within the town.

TownFaversham
CountyKent
CountryEngland
Postcode districtME13
OS grid squareTR06
Nearest towns we coverWhitstable (7 mi), Sittingbourne (7 mi), Canterbury (9 mi)
Distance from MaidstoneAbout 16 miles east
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 Faversham

  • Land with access only over a farm track or private road
  • Ransom strips and narrow access plots
  • Land next to a site with planning potential
  • Small strips that control access to larger sites

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.

What affects the price

Route to a road

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

Neighbouring land

A joint scheme with neighbours can unlock value for everyone.

Ransom value

Strips controlling access to development land can command a share of its value.

Prescriptive rights

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

Ways to sell this land

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 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. 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.

Land registration

Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.

Common problems, and how we handle them

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 rough size, in acres or hectares
  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Your title number, if you know it
  • Photos of the land and its access

Common questions

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.

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.

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 Faversham?

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.

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