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Sell a paddock or equestrian land in Braintree

Thinking about whether to sell a paddock or equestrian land in Braintree? A free appraisal tells you what we'd pay and how we got there, with no obligation to go further.

If you no longer keep horses, or simply want to release capital, we can look at your paddock and tell you whether it has value beyond grazing.

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

Get an offer for land in Braintree

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

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Where Braintree sits

The land we're most interested in near Braintree sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Witham (7 miles) and Chelmsford (10 miles).

TownBraintree
CountyEssex
CountryEngland
Postcode districtCM7
OS grid squareTL72
Nearest towns we coverWitham (7 mi), Chelmsford (10 mi), Maldon (11 mi)
Distance from Southend-on-SeaAbout 25 miles north
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Fenced paddock with a timber field shelter and a chestnut horse grazing

What we look for around Braintree

  • Paddocks adjoining village or town housing
  • Grazing land with a gate onto a public road
  • Land behind houses with a shared or private access
  • Equestrian yards with buildings that could be redeveloped

If you no longer keep horses, or simply want to release capital, we can look at your paddock and tell you whether it has value beyond grazing.

What affects the price

Position

A paddock next to houses has far more potential than one in open countryside.

Access width

Access needs to be wide enough for a road if homes are to be built.

Existing buildings

Stables and hardstanding may count as previously developed land in some cases.

Change of use history

Equestrian use may already have needed planning permission; we check the record.

Four routes to a sale

Outright purchase

A clean sale reflecting grazing and any hope value.

Subject-to-planning sale

We complete once homes are approved on the paddock.

Option agreements

Useful where the paddock could form part of a wider site.

Joint ventures

Suits owners of larger equestrian yards with redevelopment potential.

How a sale works

  1. Send us the address

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

  2. We check it properly

    Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.

  3. You get a written offer

    With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.

  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.

Farm tenancies

Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies and farm business tenancies have their own notice and compensation rules, which affect when land can be developed.

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 access is a narrow track

We measure what's there and see if it can be widened or combined with neighbouring land.

You still keep horses on part of it

We can look at buying part of the land and leaving you the rest, with access protected.

Useful to send us

  • Any planning applications or letters
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
  • Photos of the land and its access
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Your questions answered

Will you buy the stables too?

Yes. We buy the whole site as it stands, including buildings and fencing, unless you'd like to keep something.

Can I keep a strip for my own access?

Yes. Your solicitor can reserve rights or keep land back as part of the sale.

How long does a paddock sale take?

If the title is registered and there are no disputes, the legal work is usually the main timescale.

How do I get an offer for land in Braintree?

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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Ready to talk about your land in Braintree?

Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.

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