Our Real Estate team acted for a private landowner in the sale of strategic development land in Maldon, Essex, completing a multi-million-pound transaction with Persimmon Homes Limited. The site will be developed into a large-scale residential scheme comprising more than 280 new homes, supporting local housing delivery in the region.
Key legal and commercial considerations
This transaction involved more than a straightforward development land sale. A significant feature of the deal was the client’s retention of neighbouring land with high ecological and environmental value, which required robust legal protection as part of the overall transaction.
The challenge was to ensure that Persimmon Homes Limited’s development proposals could proceed while safeguarding the ecological integrity of the retained land for the long term.
Our role and expertise
Working closely with the client and their agents, Whirledge & Nott, our Real Estate team provided comprehensive advice throughout the transaction, including:
- Negotiating and completing the sale of development land for significant multi-million pound figure;
- Drafting and negotiating contractual protections to preserve ecologically sensitive retained land;
- Advising on restrictions and obligations to regulate the impact of future development;
- Coordinating with all parties to ensure a smooth and timely completion.
We balanced commercial pragmatism with environmental protection to achieve the client’s objectives without delaying the development timetable.
Successful outcome for residential development in Maldon
The transaction completed successfully in March 2026. Persimmon Homes Limited can now progress with a residential development of over 280 homes, while the client’s neighbouring land remains protected through carefully structured legal safeguards.
This matter demonstrates our Real Estate team’s experience in strategic land disposals and residential development projects. It also demonstrates our expertise in environmentally and ecologically sensitive property transactions.
Andrew Harrison comments on the transaction
Andrew Harrison said:
“This was an important transaction that successfully balanced the potential to deliver new homes for the local community with the need to protect key ecological landholdings. It underscored the strength of collaborative working between landowners and their advisers to achieve aligned outcomes. We are delighted to support our client in completing the transaction.”
Whirledge & Nott comments
Paul Walker, Director Sais
“This was a complex and sensitive transaction requiring careful alignment between commercial objectives and environmental protection. Building on our long-staning knowledge of the property and previous generations of the client’s family, we worked collaboratively with the client and Tees Law, to navigate the challenges of an inherited Option Agreement, safeguard the retained land, and deliver a successful outcome that met all of the client’s priorities.”
Client testimonial
“Andrew Harrison at Tees Law gave pertinent legal advice and went through all communication and contract documents with such precision that I was totally assured we were safe from legal mishaps, right up to completion and beyond. He also translated the complex legal language with patience and compassion, which helped manage my stress through this sale.”
Transaction Highlights
- Multi-million pound strategic land sale
- Major residential development site in Maldon, Essex
- 280+ new homes to be delivered
- Ecologically sensitive retained land protected
- Close collaboration with Whirledge & Nott
- Smooth completion aligned with client objectives
Giving you the full picture
Our Real Estate team advises landowners, developers, and investors on strategic land transactions, residential development projects, and complex property matters involving environmental and ecological considerations.
Whether you are selling development land, negotiating option agreements, or protecting retained land assets, we can help you achieve a commercially successful outcome with clear, practical legal advice.
Contact our Real Estate team today to discuss your strategic land or development project.
