Development land wanted in Erith
We are looking for development land in and around Erith: plots, fields, brownfield sites and buildings.
Erith is in Greater London, about 13 miles east of central London. Nearby places include Rainham, Dartford and Bexley. Our base is in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 115 miles away, and we buy land throughout England and Wales.
London planning is shaped by both the London Plan and borough plans, with higher densities expected near stations and town centres. Small sites, including garden land, yards and redundant commercial premises close to Underground, Overground, Elizabeth line or national rail stations, are the most common route to new homes in the outer areas.
In England, a planning permission normally has to be implemented within three years unless the council sets a different period, and councils aim to decide minor applications within eight weeks and major ones within thirteen.
Parts of Greater London are Green Belt, though not every town has any nearby. We check early whether a site is inside it and, if so, whether a grey belt or previously developed land case could apply.
Land we want in Erith
WantedResidential development land
Sites on the edge of Erith or the villages nearby can be worth a conversation, especially where they are well connected by road and bus or rail.
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WantedLand with planning permission
We are interested in sites with planning across the Erith area, including smaller consents that larger housebuilders may pass over.
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WantedLand without planning permission
Near Erith, land without planning is worth discussing where it adjoins existing homes or has been put forward to the council's plan.
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WantedBrownfield land
Brownfield land in Erith tends to be well located for homes; the questions are usually about contamination, demolition and neighbours.
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WantedInfill plots
We look for infill plots across Erith and the surrounding villages, particularly where there is room for parking off the road.
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WantedGarden and backland plots
Around Erith, garden land is most promising where a lane already runs behind the houses or two or three neighbours can sell together.
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WantedSmall sites
Small sites in and around Erith are central to what we look for, from corner plots to the odd field on the edge of a nearby village.
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WantedCommercial and industrial sites
We look at yards and units across Erith where the business use has run its course or the site sits awkwardly among houses.
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WantedRedundant buildings
Redundant buildings in Erith often sit in the heart of things, close to shops and transport, which can make them strong residential sites.
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WantedGarage courts and yards
Garage courts tucked behind homes in Erith are often ideal for a small number of new houses or bungalows.
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WantedSites with lapsed or refused planning
Sites around Erith with an old refusal can be worth a second look, especially where local or national policy has since changed.
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WantedAllocated and promoted land
If your land near Erith appears in the council's plan or its site assessments, send us the reference; it changes the conversation.
Learn moreWays to sell development land in Erith
Outright purchase
We agree a price and buy the land, with no planning condition attached.
Outright purchaseSubject-to-planning contract
We agree a price now and complete once a satisfactory planning permission is granted.
Subject-to-planning contractOption agreement
You grant us the right to buy within a set period, usually for an option premium, while we pursue planning.
Option agreementJoint venture
You contribute the land, we fund and manage planning and delivery, and the proceeds are shared as agreed.
Joint ventureFrom first call to completion
Get in touch
Tell us where the land is and what you know about it.
Site review
We look at the land, its planning position and anything that could affect it.
Proposal
We put our proposal in writing, with no obligation to accept.
Exchange and completion
If you go ahead, contracts are exchanged and the sale completes on the agreed terms.
Questions owners in Erith ask
Is Erith too far from our Birmingham base?
No. We are based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 115 miles from Erith, and we look at land right across England and Wales.
How quickly can you look at a site in Erith?
For most sites we can give an initial view once we have the location and a plan. Detailed checks follow if the land looks suitable.
Which planning rules apply to land in Erith?
As Erith is in England, national policy comes from the National Planning Policy Framework, revised in August 2026. Local policies in the council's development plan also apply.
Will you keep my enquiry confidential?
Yes. We use your details only to discuss your land, as explained in our privacy notice. We do not pass your details or site information to other land buyers or agents; we share them only within our group and with the service providers and advisers named in the notice.