Development land wanted in Purley
Development Land Wanted buys land of every size in Purley and the villages nearby.
Purley is in Greater London, about 12 miles south of central London. Nearby places include Coulsdon, Croydon and Sutton. We are based in Great Barr, Birmingham, around 113 miles from Purley, and we travel to see sites across 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.
Some land in Greater London is designated Green Belt. If your land is within it, it may still qualify as grey belt or previously developed land under national policy, subject to the Golden Rules.
Land we want in Purley
WantedResidential development land
Sites on the edge of Purley 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
For consented land around Purley, the first things we read are the decision notice, the conditions and any legal agreement attached to the permission.
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WantedLand without planning permission
Plenty of land around Purley has never had permission. What we look for first is whether new homes would fit with the existing pattern of the place.
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WantedBrownfield land
Brownfield land in Purley 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 Purley and the surrounding villages, particularly where there is room for parking off the road.
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WantedGarden and backland plots
Around Purley, 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 Purley 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 Purley where the business use has run its course or the site sits awkwardly among houses.
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WantedRedundant buildings
Across Purley, empty offices, shops and former pubs can find a new life as homes when the building and the planning position line up.
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WantedGarage courts and yards
We are looking for garage blocks and small yards around Purley, whether they are fully let, partly let or empty.
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WantedSites with lapsed or refused planning
Sites around Purley 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
We are interested in land around Purley at any plan stage, from a first submission to an adopted allocation.
Learn moreHow we could buy your land in Purley
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 ventureWhat happens after you get in touch
Tell us about the land
Use the form or call us with the location and a rough outline of the site.
Free appraisal
We review title, planning and constraints and tell you honestly what we think.
Written offer
If the site suits us, we set out an offer and the way we propose to buy.
Solicitors take over
Your solicitor and ours agree the contract; we keep you informed throughout.
Development land in Purley: common questions
Do you buy development land in Purley?
Yes. We buy development land in Purley and throughout Greater London, as well as elsewhere in England and Wales. Tell us where the land is and we will give you a free appraisal.
Is Purley too far from our Birmingham base?
No. We are based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 113 miles from Purley, and we look at land right across England and Wales.
How quickly can you look at a site in Purley?
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.
What information do you need to start?
Just the location and a rough idea of the land. A plan, photos and any planning history help us give a firmer view sooner.