Development land wanted in Sutton
Own land in Sutton that could take new homes? We buy directly, with or without planning.
Sutton lies about 11 miles south of central London in Greater London. We also cover Banstead, Ewell, Coulsdon and the villages between them. Though we are based in Birmingham (roughly 110 miles away), distance is no barrier: we look at land across 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 Sutton
WantedResidential development land
Around Sutton, the residential land that tends to work is close to existing homes, shops and transport rather than out on its own.
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WantedLand with planning permission
If you hold a consent in or near Sutton, send us the decision notice and the approved drawings; that is usually enough for a first view.
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WantedLand without planning permission
Near Sutton, 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
Former works, depots and yards in and around Sutton can make good housing sites once the ground and neighbouring uses are understood.
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WantedInfill plots
We look for infill plots across Sutton and the surrounding villages, particularly where there is room for parking off the road.
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WantedGarden and backland plots
In parts of Sutton with long gardens or rear lanes, backland plots can work well if the access is wide enough and neighbours are treated fairly.
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WantedSmall sites
We want to hear about plots for a few homes anywhere around Sutton, including ones a larger builder has already turned down.
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WantedCommercial and industrial sites
In Sutton, 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
Redundant buildings in Sutton 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 Sutton are often ideal for a small number of new houses or bungalows.
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WantedSites with lapsed or refused planning
Sites around Sutton 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 Sutton appears in the council's plan or its site assessments, send us the reference; it changes the conversation.
Learn moreFour ways to sell to us
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.
Your questions answered
Do you buy development land in Sutton?
Yes. We buy development land in Sutton 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.
How quickly can you look at a site in Sutton?
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.
Do I need to pay anything to have land in Sutton assessed?
No. Our appraisal is free and there is no obligation to sell to us.
Are you an estate agent?
No. We are a buyer. Development Land Wanted is a trading name of S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, part of the S&K Group, and we buy land for our own developments.