Map view Street view Mixed Use Land For Sale / To Let, Land On The South East Side of Sandy Lane, Orpington, BR5 3HY 9 acres / Land / Mixed Use For Sale - £2,000,000.00 To Let - £100,000.00 per annum Available - Last updated: 20 February 2026 The site comprises approximately 9 acres of predominantly hard-standing areas interspersed with overgrown scrub and maturing trees. Split across two separate titles, the land is currently disused following the closure of the dry ski slope operation. The last known use falls under sui generis classification. Planning advice should be sought independently by any prospective purchaser.Location Situated in the Green Belt on Sandy Lane, Orpington (BR5 3HY), the site lies around 1 km north of Orpington town centre. Key locational features include: Nearest railway: Orpington Station (~1 km away) provides fast Southeastern and Thameslink services to central London (Charing Cross, Cannon Street, Victoria), plus regional destinations Bus connectivity: Local routes including 51, 61, 208, 353, and night bus N199 serve adjacent stops such as Mountview Road and Perry Hall Road Road links: A20 dual carriageway lies ~2 miles north, offering direct access to M25 Junction 3 (~5 miles east) and M25 Junction 4 via the A21/A224 Local amenities: Orpington town centre offers High Street retail, the Walnuts Centre and Nugent Shopping Park, which include supermarkets (Tesco, Sainsbury’s), national chains, and a 7‑screen cinemaNeighbouring leisure amenities feature the Walnuts Leisure Centre (gym, pool, courts) and Orpington Golf Centre on Sandy Lane Accommodation Size - 9 AcresTerms Planning: 2022: Application 22/01340/OUT (outline permission for 40 dwellings) refused due to Green Belt policy constraints. 2019: Application 19/03208/OUT (outline permission for 80 dwellings) also refused on similar grounds. Policy context: Recent updates to national planning policy may permit a challenge or appeal based on Very Special Circumstances, making Green Belt release a possibility. Alternative development: Suitable for non-residential uses such as open storage, light industrial units, a nursing/care home, or a leisure/sports facility. Buyer caveat: Last recorded planning use is a dry ski slope (likely sui generis). Purchasers should seek their own confirmation on existing use rights and planning classification. Price - Offers are invited at £2,000,000. Rent - Available to rent at £100,000 per annum. Specification Substantial 9-acre site across two titles with predominantly hard-standing areas Formerly operated as a dry ski slope (sui generis) – now disused and vacant Versatile development potential: open storage, light industrial, care home, or leisure use (STPP) Green Belt location near Orpington town centre with strong rail, road, and bus connectivity Offered for sale at £2M or to rent at £100,000 p.a., with potential to challenge Green Belt constraints under updated planning policy Property Quote Price(s) DescriptionSale typeGuide pricePrice type Offer Invited For Sale Freehold £2,000,000.00 NA To Let £100,000.00 per annum Documents and links Land Sandy Lane Brochure Next Steps Contact an agent now The 'Contact agents' section contains agent phone number and a contact form. You can also request a viewing from here. Contact agent View similar properties View a list of similar properties in this postcode. You can also use the search filter at the top of the page to refine your search criteria. Show similar properties Send me updates To get regular updates about similar properties that match your search please register your email address. Get email updates Add to my shortlist Add this property to your shortlist. Just provide your name and email address so you can access these at a later date. Add to watchlist