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Sell landlocked land or land with access problems in Shoreham-by-Sea

If you own landlocked land near Shoreham-by-Sea, we can usually tell you quite quickly whether it suits us, and if it doesn't, we'll say why.

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.

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Land around Shoreham-by-Sea

Shoreham-by-Sea (BN43) sits in OS grid square TQ20, about 20 miles south of Crawley. Sites between here and Portslade or Hove are just as much of interest to us.

The South Downs National Park, Chichester Harbour and High Weald National Landscapes, and water neutrality rules that have affected new homes in the north of the county.

TownShoreham-by-Sea
CountyWest Sussex
CountryEngland
Postcode districtBN43
OS grid squareTQ20
Nearest towns we coverPortslade (3 mi), Worthing (5 mi), Hove (5 mi)
Distance from CrawleyAbout 20 miles south
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

Is your land near Shoreham-by-Sea a good fit?

  • Land with access only over a farm track or private road
  • Ransom strips and narrow access plots
  • Land with disputed or unclear rights of way
  • Backland behind houses with no frontage

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 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.

Amenity use

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

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.

What happens next

  1. Send us the address

    A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.

  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. Solicitors complete the sale

    Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.

Planning and legal points for land in West Sussex

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.

You own a strip someone else needs

We'll explain how ransom value is typically assessed so you can negotiate from a sound position.

Useful to send us

  • A rough size, in acres or hectares
  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Photos of the land and its access
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Your questions answered

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.

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 you visit land near Shoreham-by-Sea?

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.

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