Development land wanted in Romford
We are looking for development land in and around Romford: plots, fields, brownfield sites and buildings.
Romford lies about 14 miles east of central London in Greater London. We also cover Hornchurch, Dagenham, Upminster and the villages between them. Our base is in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 111 miles away, and we buy land throughout England and Wales.
Outer London, from Romford and Bexley to Uxbridge, Barnet, Croydon and Sutton, contains most of the capital's remaining land opportunities. Around the edge, the Metropolitan Green Belt and Metropolitan Open Land protect open space, and a small part of the Kent Downs National Landscape lies in the south-east. Sites usually come forward as small infill plots, garage courts, backland, former commercial buildings and occasional grey belt land on the urban fringe.
The August 2026 NPPF supports homes within reasonable walking distance (around 800 metres) of well-connected railway stations, with minimum densities of 35 homes per hectare, or 45 near higher-frequency stations.
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 Romford
WantedResidential development land
In and around Romford we are interested in land that sits naturally alongside existing streets, where new homes would read as part of the place.
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WantedLand with planning permission
For consented land around Romford, 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
Near Romford, 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
In Romford, the brownfield sites we look at are often tucked behind main roads or alongside older housing, close to services.
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WantedInfill plots
Around Romford, infill plots are often side gardens or gaps left between older houses; the street's character usually sets the design.
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WantedGarden and backland plots
Backland development in Romford turns on access and privacy; we look at both before suggesting whether an application is worth making.
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WantedSmall sites
We want to hear about plots for a few homes anywhere around Romford, including ones a larger builder has already turned down.
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WantedCommercial and industrial sites
In Romford, industrial land that has drifted out of use can often be reimagined as homes, subject to the council's view on employment land.
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WantedRedundant buildings
We are interested in buildings around Romford that have outlived their original use, whether they would be converted or replaced.
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WantedGarage courts and yards
Garage courts tucked behind homes in Romford are often ideal for a small number of new houses or bungalows.
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WantedSites with lapsed or refused planning
Sites around Romford 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 Romford at any plan stage, from a first submission to an adopted allocation.
Learn moreHow we could buy your land in Romford
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
Send the basics
A postcode or plan and a few lines about the land are enough to start.
We do the homework
We check planning history, policy, flood maps and access at no cost to you.
We explain the options
You get a written proposal covering price, structure and timing.
Agree and proceed
Once you are happy, solicitors are instructed and the deal moves forward.
Development land in Romford: common questions
Is Romford too far from our Birmingham base?
No. We are based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 111 miles from Romford, and we look at land right across England and Wales.
Which planning rules apply to land in Romford?
As Romford 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.
Do I need to pay anything to have land in Romford assessed?
No. Our appraisal is free and there is no obligation to sell to us.
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.