Looking to sell development land?
We consider development land, building opportunities and sites with immediate or longer-term potential throughout the UK, including land with planning permission and land where no permission currently exists.
Sell your development opportunity confidentially
Development land can take many different forms. It may be a single building plot, a former commercial site, surplus land beside an existing property or a larger strategic opportunity that may not be developed for several years.
We Buy Land & Sites considers development opportunities at different stages of the planning process. This includes sites with full planning permission, outline permission, previous applications, allocation within a local plan or no formal planning history at all.
You do not need to prepare a complete development appraisal before contacting us. Basic information about the location, ownership, approximate size and current use is usually enough to begin an initial assessment.
Different types of development opportunity
We consider residential, commercial and mixed-use opportunities, including straightforward sites and land requiring further investigation.
Land With Planning Permission
Sites with full, outline or reserved matters approval for residential, commercial, leisure or mixed-use development.
Land Without Planning Permission
Land that may have future development potential despite having no current application, consent or formal allocation.
Brownfield Sites
Previously developed land, former industrial premises, redundant commercial sites and disused operational property.
Building Plots
Individual plots, small groups of plots, infill opportunities and land adjoining existing homes or commercial property.
Conversion Opportunities
Buildings and sites that may be suitable for residential, commercial, hospitality, leisure or specialist conversion.
Strategic Development Land
Larger parcels of land that may depend on future allocation, infrastructure improvements or longer-term planning changes.
Commercial Development Sites
Land suitable for industrial units, warehouses, trade premises, storage, offices, retail or other commercial uses.
Mixed-Use Opportunities
Sites containing a combination of residential, commercial, leisure, agricultural or operational business uses.
Surplus and Underused Land
Land beside homes, farms, businesses, yards or other property that is no longer required for its current purpose.
Your site does not need to be ready to build
Development sites can be considered at different stages, from early-potential land through to fully consented opportunities.
No Planning Application
Land may still warrant assessment based on its location, neighbouring development, access, local demand and possible future use.
Previous or Refused Application
A previous refusal does not automatically remove all development potential. The reasons and wider planning context can be reviewed.
Outline Permission
Sites with outline approval can be considered alongside the conditions, access position and remaining reserved matters.
Full Planning Permission
Fully consented sites can be assessed using the approved scheme, conditions, infrastructure requirements and likely delivery costs.
Allocated or Promoted Land
Land identified for possible future development or already being promoted through a local planning process may be considered.
Partially Developed Sites
Unfinished schemes, stalled developments and sites where only part of the original consent has been completed can also be reviewed.
The complete development position
We look at the features that could influence whether a site can be developed, how it may be used and what further work might be required.
Land without consent may still be worth discussing
Some owners assume they must obtain planning permission before speaking to a buyer. This is not always necessary.
Planning applications can be expensive, time-consuming and uncertain. Depending on the land and its location, it may be possible to consider the opportunity in its current condition.
We cannot promise that every parcel of land has development potential, but the absence of permission does not prevent you from making an initial enquiry.
How to start a development land enquiry
You do not need a complete professional sales pack before contacting us. Begin with the information you already have.
Provide the Location
Share the address, postcode, map reference or enough information for the site to be identified.
Explain the Opportunity
Tell us the approximate size, current use, planning status and any relevant background.
Initial Assessment
The available property, planning and location information can then be reviewed.
Discuss the Next Step
Where the opportunity appears suitable, we explain what further information or investigation may be required.
What information should you provide?
Do not delay contacting us because you do not have every document. Basic details are enough to begin, and further information can be requested if needed.
Selling development land
Common questions from landowners considering the sale of a development site or possible building opportunity.
Does the land need planning permission?
No. Land with full permission, outline permission, previous planning history or no current permission can all be considered.
Can you consider a refused planning site?
Potentially. The refusal reasons, site characteristics and current planning position would need to be reviewed.
Do you consider single building plots?
Yes. Individual plots, infill opportunities and smaller parcels of land may be considered alongside larger sites.
Can I sell part of a larger property?
Potentially. The proposed boundary, access, services and impact on the retained property would be relevant.
What if the site has access problems?
Access limitations do not automatically exclude a site, but existing rights and realistic improvement options will need consideration.
Can the discussion remain confidential?
Yes. Initial enquiries can remain private, particularly where tenants, employees, neighbours or other parties are unaware of a possible sale.
Do I need a valuation first?
No. Existing valuation or planning reports can be useful, but they are not essential for an initial enquiry.
Can you consider commercial development land?
Yes. Residential, commercial, industrial, leisure and mixed-use development opportunities can all be considered.
Considering selling development land or a building opportunity?
Tell us where the site is located, its approximate size, current use and planning position. An initial enquiry is confidential and does not commit you to a sale.