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Sell a paddock or equestrian land in Walton-on-Thames

Selling paddock land near Walton-on-Thames doesn't have to start with an agent and a marketing campaign. You can talk to a buyer first and still take independent advice before you decide.

Paddock land is a small enclosed field used for grazing or keeping horses, often close to houses. Paddocks next to villages and towns can have development potential, which is why they often sell for more than ordinary grazing land.

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Land around Walton-on-Thames

Land around Walton-on-Thames falls under England's planning system. The closest towns we also cover are Sunbury-on-Thames, 1 mile away, and Esher, 2 miles away, and Woking is 8 miles away.

Most of the county is Metropolitan Green Belt, and the Surrey Hills National Landscape covers much of the rest.

TownWalton-on-Thames
CountySurrey
CountryEngland
Postcode districtKT12
OS grid squareTQ16
Nearest towns we coverSunbury-on-Thames (1 mi), Esher (2 mi), Hampton (3 mi)
Distance from WokingAbout 8 miles north-east
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

Land we're keen to see around Walton-on-Thames

  • Paddocks adjoining village or town housing
  • Small fields of around half an acre to several acres
  • 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 decides the value of paddock land near Walton-on-Thames

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.

Drainage

Paddocks without mains drainage nearby can be costly to connect.

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. 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. You get a written offer

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

  4. The legal work

    Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.

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.

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

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.

A neighbour has used the field informally

Long informal use can raise questions about rights. Your solicitor will check this early.

Useful to send us

  • The address or postcode
  • A rough size, in acres or hectares
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

What people ask us about paddock land

Is my paddock worth more than agricultural land?

Often, because paddocks are close to houses. How much more depends on access, planning policy and whether homes could realistically be built.

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 do I get an offer for land in Walton-on-Thames?

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.

Paddocks and equestrian land near Walton-on-Thames

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Find out what we'd pay for your land near Walton-on-Thames

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