Sell a small development site in Mitcham

For owners of small development sites in and around Mitcham, we offer four ways to sell, from a clean outright purchase to deals that pay more once planning is granted.

Government policy has repeatedly emphasised the role of small sites in housing supply. We'll check how your council's plan supports them.

Free appraisal and written offer
No pressure to decide
Independent advice encouraged

Tell us about your land

Send the postcode and a rough size.

Where Mitcham sits

The land we're most interested in near Mitcham sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Morden (1 mile) and Wimbledon (2 miles).

Land is scarce and mostly brownfield. The outer boroughs contain Metropolitan Green Belt and metropolitan open land, both closely protected.

Town	Mitcham
County	Greater London
Country	England
Postcode district	CR4
OS grid square	TQ26
Nearest towns we cover	Morden (1 mi), Wimbledon (2 mi), Streatham (2 mi)
Distance from central London	About 7 miles south
Planning system	National Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sell	Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture

Small grassy corner plot with mature trees at the end of a cul-de-sac of brick houses

Is your land near Mitcham a good fit?

Corner plots, odd-shaped parcels and leftover land
Land at the end of cul-de-sacs
Sites with an existing permission for a small scheme
Small sites in villages where policy supports limited growth

Small sites are a focus for us. They're too small for many national housebuilders, and too complicated for many self-builders, which can leave owners without an obvious buyer.

What decides the value of small development sites near Mitcham

Number of homes

Each additional home a site can take adds value, if the layout works.

Affordable housing thresholds

In England, schemes under ten homes usually fall below the national threshold; many Welsh plans seek affordable housing from smaller sites.

Access

A short private drive can serve a few homes; more need an adoptable road.

Drainage

Sustainable drainage must fit within the site.

Choosing how to sell

Outright purchase

Simple where permission exists or you need certainty now.

Subject-to-planning sale

The most common route for small unconsented sites.

Option agreements

Useful if land needs assembling from more than one owner.

Joint ventures

Can suit owners who'd like to share in the homes' sale value.

How a sale works

Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
We check it properly
Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.
You get a written offer
With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.
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.

Biodiversity net gain

Under the Environment Act 2021, most developments in England must deliver at least a 10% gain in biodiversity. Since 6 August 2026, sites of 0.2 hectares or less are exempt unless priority habitat is affected.

Section 106 and CIL

Larger schemes often need a Section 106 agreement for affordable housing or contributions, and councils that have adopted the Community Infrastructure Levy charge it per square metre of new floorspace.

Common problems, and how we handle them

The site is an awkward shape

Odd shapes often still work for a short terrace or a pair of homes. We test layouts before offering.

There's a protected tree

We design around it and allow for root protection areas.

Useful to send us

A rough size, in acres or hectares
Your title number, if you know it
Any planning applications or letters
How soon you'd ideally like to sell

What people ask us about small development sites

Will you buy a site that needs demolition?

Yes. We price in demolition and any contamination clean-up.

How do you value a small site?

We work out what the homes would sell for, then deduct build costs, fees, finance, planning costs and a profit margin. What's left is the land value.

Will you build the homes yourselves?

That's the aim of the land-to-homes work we're setting out to do: buying the land, getting permission and building the homes.

Can you visit land near Mitcham?

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.

Ready to talk about your land in Mitcham?

Call 0800 088 6248 or send the details. There's no obligation.

Get an offer Call 0800 088 6248