Sell landlocked land or land with access problems in Market Drayton
Our interest in landlocked land around Market Drayton is simple: we're buying land to build homes on, so we look for sites where homes are realistic and price them on that basis.
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
- No commission: we're the buyer
- Figures explained, so you can check them
Selling land near Market Drayton?
We'll check the title and planning, then call you.
Market Drayton at a glance
Market Drayton lies in Shropshire, some 16 miles north of Telford. Nearby, we also look at land around Newcastle-under-Lyme (13 miles), Crewe (13 miles) and Wellington (14 miles).
| Town | Market Drayton |
|---|---|
| County | Shropshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | TF9 |
| OS grid square | SJ63 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Newcastle-under-Lyme (13 mi), Crewe (13 mi), Wellington (14 mi) |
| Distance from Telford | About 16 miles north |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
What we look for around Market Drayton
- Fields surrounded by gardens or other land
- Backland behind houses with no frontage
- 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.
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.
Choosing how to sell
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.
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.
We put an offer in writing
It shows how we got there. There's no obligation to accept.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
What England's rules mean for your land
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.
Awkward details we deal with
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 plan, or a screenshot from an online map
- Any planning applications or letters
- How soon you'd ideally like to sell
What people ask us about landlocked land
Can I sell landlocked land?
Yes, though usually at a lower price unless access can be secured. Neighbours are often the most natural buyers.
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 Market Drayton?
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.
More land we buy in Market Drayton
- 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
- Infill plots and gap sites
- Small sites
- Garage sites
- Brownfield land
- Redundant commercial and industrial land
- Inherited and probate land
- Outright purchase
- Subject-to-planning sale
- Option agreements
- Joint ventures
- All land in Market Drayton
- Landlocked land and access problems in Shropshire
Get a straight answer about your land
Call 0800 088 6248 or send the details. There's no obligation.