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Option agreements for land in Heston

If you own land in or around Heston, option agreements is one of four ways you can sell it to us. Here's how it works and when it makes sense.

If your land could be allocated in a future local plan, an option keeps it moving towards development without you funding the work.

  • Free appraisal and written offer
  • Independent advice encouraged
  • We fund the planning work

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Land around Heston

Heston lies in Greater London, some 11 miles west of central London. Nearby, we also look at land around Hounslow (1 mile), Isleworth (2 miles) and Southall (2 miles).

TownHeston
CountyGreater London
CountryEngland
Postcode districtTW5
OS grid squareTQ17
Nearest towns we coverHounslow (1 mi), Isleworth (2 mi), Southall (2 mi)
Distance from central LondonAbout 11 miles west
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
When you're paidOption fee now, price when the option is exercised
Planning costsOurs, sometimes recoverable from the price
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When an option agreement suits land near Heston

  • Land being considered in a local plan review
  • Holdings where several owners need to work together
  • Land needing access or infrastructure to be unlocked
  • Sites with technical issues that need time to resolve

An option can capture more of your land's value where it needs a long planning journey, but the details matter. We explain every term before you commit.

How the money works

Minimum price

A floor that protects you if values fall.

Term

How long we have to secure permission and exercise the option.

Deductions

Which planning and infrastructure costs come off the price before you're paid.

Exercise triggers

What has to happen before we can buy.

Land near Heston that an option agreement suits

Land with planning permission in Heston

Rarely needed once consent exists, but can suit phased sites.

Small sites in Heston

Useful if land needs assembling from more than one owner.

Brownfield land in Heston

Can suit larger brownfield sites with a longer planning route.

Landlocked land and access problems in Heston

Useful while access is negotiated with neighbours.

From first call to completion

  1. Send us the address

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

  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.

Planning and legal points for land in Greater London

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.

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

You're worried about the deductions

Ask for a clear list and a cap on what can be deducted. We'll explain each one.

You want to be sure we'll actually pursue planning

Agreements can include obligations to use reasonable endeavours and set milestones.

Useful to send us

  • A rough size, in acres or hectares
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Common questions

Do I keep the option fee if you don't buy?

Normally, yes. The terms are set out in the agreement.

How is the price set?

Usually as a percentage of the land's market value once permission is granted, minus agreed costs, with a minimum price. The percentage and deductions are negotiated.

What's the difference between an option and a promotion agreement?

Under an option the buyer has the right to buy the land. Under a promotion agreement a promoter gets permission and then sells the land on the open market, taking a share of the proceeds. We offer options, not promotion agreements.

Do you cover the villages around Heston?

Yes. Villages between Heston, Hounslow and Isleworth often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.

Option agreements near Heston

Other land types and routes

Find out what we'd pay for your land near Heston

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