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Sell strategic land and large sites in Dartford

For owners of strategic land in and around Dartford, we offer four ways to sell, from a clean outright purchase to deals that pay more once planning is granted.

Strategic land is a long game. We set out the planning route, who pays for what, and how the final price is worked out before you commit to anything.

  • Free appraisal and written offer
  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • No pressure to decide

Selling land near Dartford?

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

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Dartford at a glance

Land around Dartford falls under England's planning system. The closest towns we also cover are Bexley, 3 miles away, and Swanley, 4 miles away, and Maidstone is 18 miles away.

Metropolitan Green Belt in the west, the Kent Downs and High Weald National Landscapes, and growth around Ashford, Maidstone and the Medway towns.

TownDartford
CountyKent
CountryEngland
Postcode districtDA1
OS grid squareTQ57
Nearest towns we coverBexley (3 mi), Swanley (4 mi), Welling (5 mi)
Distance from MaidstoneAbout 18 miles north-west
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Aerial view of several farm fields between a market town and a ring road

What makes strategic land near Dartford worth an offer

  • Blocks of land of several acres on the edge of towns and larger villages
  • Sites that can be reached from a main road or a new junction
  • Sites close to schools, shops and public transport
  • Land where a phased scheme could start on a smaller first phase

If you own a large block of land next to a town, the right partner and the right agreement matter more than a fast headline price. We explain each structure and what it means for you.

What affects the price

Infrastructure

New roads, schools or drainage on a large scheme are paid for out of land value.

Minimum price

A floor price protects you if values fall during a long planning process.

Term length

Longer agreements give more time for planning but tie up your land for longer.

Phasing

Large sites are often bought in phases, with payments staged to match.

Ways to sell this land

Outright purchase

Rare on unallocated strategic land, but possible at a risk-adjusted price.

Subject-to-planning sale

A fixed or formula price paid once an acceptable permission is granted.

Option agreements

The usual route: an option fee now and a price based on market value later.

Joint ventures

Lets you share in the development value if you can wait for it.

How a sale works

  1. Tell us about your land

    Send the postcode or address and a rough size.

  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. 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.

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.

When the land isn't straightforward

Several family members own the land

We can work with all owners and their advisers, and agreements can set out how payments are split.

You are worried about being tied up for years

We agree a term with clear milestones, so the agreement can end if planning stalls.

Useful to send us

  • The address or postcode
  • 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 strategic land

What counts as strategic land?

There's no legal definition. In practice it means larger sites, often over five acres, whose route to development runs through the local plan or a major planning application.

How long do strategic land deals last?

Terms vary with the site and the plan timetable. Several years is common, with options to extend if planning is progressing.

Should I take independent advice?

Yes. Strategic land agreements are complex and you should have your own solicitor and, ideally, a land agent or surveyor. Some agreements contribute to those costs; we will say up front whether ours does.

How do I get an offer for land in Dartford?

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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