Development land wanted in the West Midlands
Selling land in the West Midlands? We buy directly and welcome local agents.
The West Midlands county is a dense conurbation of Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Solihull, Walsall, Dudley and the Black Country towns. Green Belt surrounds and separates parts of the conurbation, including the Meriden Gap between Birmingham and Coventry, so most housing comes from previously developed land: former industrial and canal-side sites, yards, garage courts and town centres. Grey belt and small fringe sites around Sutton Coldfield, Solihull and Aldridge can also come forward.
What land do we want in the West Midlands?
Metro tram extensions, the High Speed 2 stations at Curzon Street and Interchange, and suburban rail lines are a focus for higher-density homes. Former industrial land often needs contamination and ground investigation, and the Black Country's mining and limestone legacy means ground stability checks are common.
In England, the revised National Planning Policy Framework published on 17 August 2026 replaced the old "tilted balance" with new settlement policies: development within a settlement should normally be approved unless the harm substantially outweighs the benefits, while land outside a settlement can gain support in defined circumstances.
Where an English council cannot show a five-year supply of housing land, or its Housing Delivery Test result falls below 75%, the August 2026 NPPF can give policy support to suitable housing outside settlement boundaries.
Parts of the West Midlands 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 the West Midlands
WantedResidential development land
Sites on the edge of Birmingham 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 Birmingham, 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
For land on the edges of Birmingham with no consent yet, the first questions are access, flood risk and how the council's current plan treats the area.
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WantedBrownfield land
Brownfield land in Birmingham tends to be well located for homes; the questions are usually about contamination, demolition and neighbours.
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WantedInfill plots
Around Birmingham, 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
Around Birmingham, 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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WantedFarmland and paddocks
We are looking for farmland near Birmingham with a realistic access, ideally land the owner has already put forward to the local plan.
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WantedGreen Belt and grey belt land
If you own Green Belt land in the West Midlands, its previous use and how enclosed it already is will shape whether a grey belt route exists.
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WantedStrategic land
Around Birmingham, strategic sites tend to be the big fields between the built edge and the main roads, where a whole new neighbourhood could be planned.
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WantedSmall sites
We want to hear about plots for a few homes anywhere around Birmingham, including ones a larger builder has already turned down.
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WantedCommercial and industrial sites
In Birmingham, 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
Across Birmingham, 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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WantedBarns and rural buildings
In the countryside around Birmingham, redundant barns and yards can sometimes become homes, depending on the building and the route available.
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WantedGarage courts and yards
We are looking for garage blocks and small yards around Birmingham, whether they are fully let, partly let or empty.
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WantedSites with lapsed or refused planning
Sites around Birmingham 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 Birmingham appears in the council's plan or its site assessments, send us the reference; it changes the conversation.
Learn moreHow we could buy land in the West Midlands
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 next
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.
Selling land in the West Midlands: questions
Do you buy development land in the West Midlands?
Yes. We buy land with and without planning permission across the West Midlands, from single plots to larger sites, and we welcome introductions from local agents.
Which towns in the West Midlands do you cover?
We look at land anywhere in the West Midlands. Our town pages include Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Solihull, but land in any town or village is welcome.
Is there Green Belt in the West Midlands?
Yes, parts of the West Midlands are Green Belt, though not every town has any nearby. Some Green Belt land may qualify as grey belt or previously developed land under national policy.
Do I pay anything for an appraisal?
No. Our appraisal is free and there is no obligation to sell to us.