Farmland and paddocks wanted in East Dereham
Looking to sell farmland and paddocks near East Dereham? We assess every site on its merits and explain the options in plain English.
A paddock or field next to a village or town may have development potential, even if it has always been farmed. We assess how the land relates to the settlement, its access and the local plan, then explain which deal would suit.
- Size
- Paddocks to whole farms
- Planning
- Usually without
- Areas
- England & Wales
- Ways we buy
- Option, conditional or JV
Farmland and paddocks we are looking for in East Dereham
We are looking for farmland near East Dereham with a realistic access, ideally land the owner has already put forward to the local plan. In Norfolk, East Dereham sits about 16 miles west of Norwich; Norwich and Thetford are its nearest neighbours on our list.
- Fields and paddocks adjoining a town, village or suburb
- Land put forward to a local plan or call for sites
- Land let on a farm business tenancy or grazing licence
- Farmland where the owner wants to keep farming meanwhile
The A11 corridor from Thetford towards Norwich and the A47 east-west route carry much planned growth, with larger sites around Norwich. Rural villages see small schemes of farm buildings, paddocks and infill plots, while flood risk in the Fens near King's Lynn and on the coast shapes what is possible.
Before we make an offer in East Dereham
Tenancies
Agricultural tenancies affect when vacant possession can be given; we check the type and terms.
Landscape
Protected landscapes and sensitive views limit what may be acceptable.
Best and most versatile land
High-grade agricultural land can be a factor in planning decisions.
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.
Norfolk has no designated Green Belt, so the main policy questions near East Dereham are usually the settlement boundary, landscape and access.
Our base is in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 120 miles away, and we buy land throughout England and Wales.
Four ways to sell to us
Subject-to-planning contract
Works well for smaller paddocks and edge-of-village fields.
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 ventureHow a sale to us works
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.
Frequently asked in Norfolk
Can I keep farming while you pursue planning?
Yes. Under an option or a conditional contract the land normally stays in your hands, and in use, until completion.
How much land do you need?
Anything from a single paddock to larger holdings. Smaller parcels next to villages can be very suitable.
Do you buy farmland and paddocks in East Dereham?
Yes. We buy farmland and paddocks in East Dereham and throughout Norfolk, 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 East Dereham?
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.