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Sell strategic land and large sites in Shrewsbury

Whether your land is in Shrewsbury itself or in the villages between Shrewsbury and Wellington, we'll look at it properly before making any offer.

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.

  • No commission: we're the buyer
  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • No pressure to decide

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Where Shrewsbury sits

Shrewsbury (SY1) sits in OS grid square SJ41, about 13 miles west of Telford. Sites between here and Wellington or Oswestry are just as much of interest to us.

A rural county with the Shropshire Hills National Landscape, green belt in the east near the West Midlands, and growth around Shrewsbury and Telford.

TownShrewsbury
CountyShropshire
CountryEngland
Postcode districtSY1
OS grid squareSJ41
Nearest towns we coverWellington (10 mi), Telford (13 mi), Oswestry (16 mi)
Distance from TelfordAbout 13 miles 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 Shrewsbury worth an offer

  • Sites that can be reached from a main road or a new junction
  • Land being considered in a local plan review
  • Land without major heritage, ecology or flood constraints
  • Sites close to schools, shops and public transport

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.

How we arrive at a figure for land in Shropshire

Landowner collaboration

Neighbouring owners agreeing to work together can unlock access and better layouts.

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.

Four routes to a sale

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 check it properly

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

  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.

Rules that apply in England

Green belt and grey belt

Green belt land is protected from inappropriate development. National policy in England also recognises 'grey belt': green belt land that doesn't strongly contribute to key green belt purposes, where housing can be acceptable if further tests are met.

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
  • A rough size, in acres or hectares
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements

Questions from landowners near Shrewsbury

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 is the price worked out on an option?

Most options set the price as a percentage of market value once permission is granted, less agreed deductions, with a minimum price to protect you. We explain every deduction before you sign.

Can I farm the land while planning is pursued?

Usually, yes. Agreements normally let you keep using the land until the buyer needs it.

Do you buy land in Shrewsbury?

Yes. We consider land in and around Shrewsbury and across Shropshire. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.

Also near Shrewsbury

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