The land sits opoist 37 - 40 Orchard Glade, Headcorn, Ashford, TN27
- Land size
- 3.89 acres
Key Features
- Freehold investment land, 3.886 acres (STMS), at Headcorn, Maidstone, Kent, TN27 9SD
- Guide price: £20,000
- Auction date: 23rd September 2026, 1pm, St James Room, Claridge's, Mayfair, London (live & online bidding)
- Flexible use potential — investment holding, agricultural use, or future redevelopment (subject to planning consent)
- Classified as Grade 3 agricultural land (good to moderate), suitable for arable or pastoral use
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) potential under the Environment Act 2021, appealing to developers needing to meet the mandatory 10% BNG uplift
- Located in Headcorn village, known for its strong community, historic charm, and countryside setting near the Kent Downs and High Weald AONBs
- Excellent transport links — Headcorn railway station (London in just over an hour), plus A274/M20 (J8) access to Maidstone, Ashford and the Channel Tunnel
- Close to well-regarded local schools — Headcorn Primary (0.3 miles), Platts Heath and Kingswood Primary (both Ofsted "Good")
- Supported by the Maidstone Borough Local Plan, which favours sustainable rural development and biodiversity enhancement
Description
Discover a rare opportunity to acquire 3.886 acres (STMS) of freehold investment land at Headcorn, Maidstone, Kent, TN27 9SD.
This prime parcel, outlined in red on the plot plan, is offered as Lot 92 in Palace Auctions London’s prestigious live and online auction at Claridge’s Mayfair, St James Room, on the 23rd September 2026 at 1:00pm .The land is held under part of a registered title and is ideally positioned for future redevelopment, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. Furthermore, the site offers significant potential for biodiversity net gain (BNG) under the Environment Act 2021, or conversion into productive agricultural land.
This freehold land offers peace of mind and flexibility for investors, developers, or those seeking to secure a strategic landholding in a sought-after Kent location. The guide price of £20,000 represents exceptional value, well below the regional average for comparable land.
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With the mandatory 10% BNG uplift now in force, this site is ideally placed for developers seeking to meet statutory planning obligations or for landowners wishing to benefit from future uplift in land value.
Location:
Headcorn is a thriving Kent village, renowned for its strong community, historic charm, and excellent connectivity. The property is just 0.3 miles from Headcorn Primary School and within easy reach of Platts Heath and Kingswood Primary Schools, both rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearby villages include Staplehurst, Sutton Valence, Lenham, Smarden, Frittenden, Biddenden, and Platts Heath, each offering additional amenities and rural charm. The area is renowned for its picturesque countryside, agricultural heritage, and proximity to the Kent Downs and High Weald Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Transport Links:
Transport links are outstanding. Headcorn railway station provides direct services to London in just over an hour, while the A274 and M20 (J8) offer swift road access to Maidstone, Ashford, and the Channel Tunnel. Local amenities include the George and Dragon pub, The Three Chimneys, Chart Hills Golf Club, Headcorn Aerodrome, post office, convenience stores, pharmacy, village hall, and welcoming cafes.
The land is classified as Grade 3 (good to moderate) agricultural land, making it suitable for a range of arable or pastoral uses. Moreover, the Maidstone Borough Local Plan supports sustainable rural development and biodiversity enhancement, further strengthening the investment case.
Auction Venue:
Palace Auctions London is the UK’s premier property auctioneer, renowned for transparency, regulatory compliance, and investor-focused service. The auction will be held in the iconic St James Room at Claridge’s, Mayfair, on the 23rd September 2026 at 1:00pm with live and online bidding available for maximum convenience. Do not miss this exceptional investment opportunity in one of Kent’s most desirable rural locations. Secure your place at the Palace Auctions London event and bid with confidence.
Legal packs are available to registered bidders and include title deeds, searches, special conditions, and planning history. Buyer’s premium is 2% + VAT (minimum £4,000 + VAT), with a £1,000 + VAT administration fee per lot. A 10% deposit is payable on the fall of the hammer, and completion is typically within 28 days.
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Prospective purchasers may inspect the land at any reasonable time during daylight hours, without prior appointment. For further information, legal pack access, or to register to bid, visit Palace Auctions’ website or contact the auction team directly.
Links:
Upcoming London property auctions
Headcorn area property guide
Maidstone Borough Council Planning Portal
Headcorn Parish Council
Ofsted School Finder
Land Registry UK
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-09-02
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 101 Bare & Undeveloped Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Headcorn Primary School642 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 401
- Type
- Community school
- Frittenden Church of England Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 100
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Smarden Primary School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 172
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ulcombe Church of England Primary School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 54
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Staplehurst School3.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 398
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Cranbrook School6.2 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 958
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Christian
- The Lenham School6.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 820
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Cornwallis Academy6.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,402
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre6.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,772
- Type
- Academy converter
- New Line Learning Academy7.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 826
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 70 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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