How much is your land worth?

Measuring land is easy. Simply go to Google Earth [https://earth.google.com] and do the following:

1. 1. Put in your postcode (or the nearest postcode to your land). The search bar is located on the top left
2. 2. Press the 'Tools' tab on the top left
3. 3. Then press 'Measurement'
4. 4. Use your mouse to circle the boundary of your land. You will need to click the left button on your mouse for each corner.
5. 5. Once you have fully circled the boundary of your land, its size will be displayed on the right-hand side.
6. 6. Click the 'Area' tab and press on 'Acres'
7. 7. You will then see the total size of your land in acres.

Yes, generally speaking, getting planning permission will increase the value of your land significantly. The average price paid for an acre of land in England is £11,000.00. With planning permission, an acre of land could be worth as much as £3 million. As a broad guide, an acre of land with planning permission can be worth £350,000.00 in remote areas to over £3 million per acre in areas such as the Home Counties. The government has recently introduced new planning policies, which may make it easier for you to get planning permission for your land.

We are more than happy to provide a valuation for multiple plots of land. However, we may need additional information from. Our team will confirm what additional information is required.

There are various types of land in the UK. A summary of each land type is detailed below.

• 1. Greenfield Land - Land that has not been previously developed. This is typically farmland, grassland, or open countryside.
• 2. Brownfield Land - This is previously developed land, often containing old buildings, industrial sites, or unused urban plots. Brownfield land usually has better prospects for planning.
• 3. Green Belt Land - This is protected land around cities designed to limit urban sprawl. Development is heavily restricted.
• 4. Grey Belt - Grey Belt land is land located within the Green Belt that have low environmental or landscape value.
• 5. Agricultural Land (Grades 1 – 5) - This is land used for farming. Grades 1 – 3a are classed as "best and most versatile".
• 6. Open Space / Recreational Land - This includes parks, playing fields, and public open areas.
• 7. Commercial or Industrial Land - Land used for shops, offices, warehouses, or factories.
• 8. Residential Land - Land designated or already used for housing.

Yes, our land valuation service is completely free with no hidden fees or charges.