Plots & development sites
Garden land, infill plots, backland and sites with potential for around 1–10 homes.
Single plots through to larger residential schemes.Independent property developer · Essex
Local knowledge.
A personal approach to your land.
We’re looking to buy residential land, commercial property and sites with potential for yards, workshops or storage. From schemes of around 1–10 homes to underused commercial sites, speak directly with Mitchell Philpot.
Discuss your site with Mitchell See the sites we’re looking for
Residential sites: around 1–10 homes
From individual plots to larger opportunities.
Essex & surrounding areas
A local focus and a direct conversation.
Commercial yards & premises
Land to develop and existing yards to improve.
Land & property wanted
Could your site be
our next project?
You don’t need a finished scheme to start a conversation. We consider sites with or without planning permission and will take a practical look at what might be possible.
Property with potential
Houses and buildings that may benefit from renovation, extension, reconfiguration or redevelopment.
Send us the address and a brief description.Commercial land & yards
Land with potential for yard, workshop or storage uses, plus existing commercial property and underused yards.
Including opportunities to improve layouts or explore further planning potential.Our local focus: Basildon, Pitsea, Bowers Gifford, Billericay, Benfleet and Brentwood, with suitable opportunities considered across Essex and surrounding areas.
Commercial land & property wanted
Land to develop.
Yards with more potential.
Commercial land, yards and premises are a growing part of what we’re looking to buy.
You may own land that could suit a commercial use, or an existing yard that could work better with investment, a different layout or further planning permission. We’d like to hear about it.
- Land with commercial potential: sites that may suit yards, workshops, storage or small commercial units.
- Existing underused yards: opportunities to improve facilities, layout or use of the space.
- Commercial property: premises and buildings with potential for refurbishment, redevelopment or a different use.
We’ll look at the current use, access and planning position before discussing a potential purchase. Any new use, expansion or change to permissions would need its own assessment and any necessary approvals.
Tell us about your land or yardSelected projects
Experience you
can see.
Our experience includes securing planning permission for a four-home scheme and individual dwelling projects alongside existing houses.
Planning permission secured for four homes
The site layout shows the homes, private gardens, parking and access.
Corner-plot dwelling
An individual dwelling on a corner plot alongside existing homes.
The person behind Beckett Homes
A direct conversation.
A clear way forward.
Mitchell Philpot
Founder · Beckett Homes
I’m a local developer with a background in refurbishment and new homes. I’m building Beckett Homes around personal involvement, straightforward dealings and doing what we agree.
Alongside residential schemes, we’re growing our focus on commercial land, yards and premises where investment and a considered planning approach could make better use of the site.
What working with us means
01
Direct access to the decision maker
You can discuss the site with Mitchell, ask questions and understand how we see the opportunity.
02
An honest assessment
We’ll explain the potential we see and the planning or practical questions that need to be resolved. For promising sites, we’ll follow up with a short written summary of our initial thoughts and proposed next steps. If a site isn’t right for us, we’ll say so.
03
Clear terms before you commit
We’ll discuss the proposed purchase route, its conditions and the next steps so you can consider them with your own advisers.
Questions from landowners
A few things
you may be wondering.
Do I need planning permission before contacting you?
No. We consider opportunities with or without permission. Send us what you know about the site and any previous applications or decisions. We’ll discuss what further work may be needed.
Can I sell part of a garden or a small plot?
We’re interested in individual plots as well as sites for several homes. Access, neighbouring properties and the layout of the land all matter. An address and a plan or photograph are a useful starting point.
Would you buy outright or use an option agreement?
Either may be considered, depending on the site. With an option agreement, a purchase may follow work to explore planning, under agreed terms. With an outright purchase, the terms reflect the site as it stands. We’ll explain the proposed route so you can take independent advice.
What information should I send?
The address or postcode, a short description, your relationship to the site and how to contact you. If you have a boundary plan, photographs or planning reference, include those too. You can still get in touch if you only have the basics.
Does land need permission for commercial use already?
We consider existing commercial sites and land where a yard, workshop or storage use may be possible. Tell us the current use and share any planning references you have. An expression of interest does not mean a new use or further development will be approved.
Can agents and people introducing a site contact you?
Yes. We welcome introductions from owners, agents and others aware of a suitable opportunity. Tell us your connection to the site when you get in touch.