Sell land subject to planning in Acton

If you own land near Acton, you may be wondering whether a subject-to-planning sale would suit you. The answer depends on your land's planning prospects and how soon you want to be paid.

If your land has a good chance of permission but doesn't have it yet, a subject-to-planning deal usually achieves more than an outright sale.

Figures explained, so you can check them
No pressure to decide
Independent advice encouraged

Selling land near Acton?

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

Land around Acton

Our appraisals for Acton start with the W3 postcode district and the OS grid square TQ18, then widen out to Chiswick, Shepherds Bush and Willesden, all within about 2 miles.

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

Town	Acton
County	Greater London
Country	England
Postcode district	W3
OS grid square	TQ18
Nearest towns we cover	Chiswick (1 mi), Shepherds Bush (2 mi), Willesden (2 mi)
Distance from central London	About 6 miles west
Planning system	National Planning Policy Framework and local plan
When you're paid	On completion, after permission is granted
Planning costs	Ours

Land surveyor with a GNSS survey pole in a grass field next to a hedgerow

Is a subject-to-planning sale right for your land?

Brownfield sites needing a housing permission
Owners willing to wait for a higher price
Land with a registered title
Sites where the planning period can be agreed in advance

A conditional contract shares the planning risk fairly. You agree a price today, we fund and run the planning application, and the sale completes if permission comes through.

The terms that matter

Price basis

The price is set against the land's value with permission, so it's usually higher than an unconditional offer.

Long-stop date

If permission isn't granted by an agreed date, either side can end the contract.

Price adjustments

Some contracts adjust the price for the number of homes approved.

Your use meanwhile

You normally keep using the land until completion.

Land near Acton that a subject-to-planning sale suits

Land with planning permission in Acton

Useful if you want us to improve or renew the permission before completion.

Infill plots and gap sites in Acton

The usual route for unconsented gap sites.

Garage sites in Acton

The most common route for garage courts.

Inherited and probate land in Acton

Possible if beneficiaries are happy to wait for a higher price.

From first call to completion

Tell us about your land
Send the postcode or address and a rough size.
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.

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

You're worried about being tied up indefinitely

A long-stop date sets the maximum time. If permission isn't granted by then, you're free.

You want to know what 'acceptable' permission means

The contract defines it, such as a minimum number of homes. Your solicitor should check it carefully.

Useful to send us

A rough size, in acres or hectares
Your title number, if you know it
Photos of the land and its access
How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Your questions answered

Can I still use the land before completion?

Usually yes, until we need access for surveys or until completion.

Do I get a deposit?

A deposit is usually paid on exchange, with terms set out in the contract.

How long does the planning stage take?

In England the statutory period is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major ones; in Wales it's eight weeks. Both extend to sixteen weeks where an environmental impact assessment is needed, and surveys, validation and negotiation often add time.

How do I get an offer for land in Acton?

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.

Get a straight answer about your land

A free appraisal tells you what we'd pay and why.

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