Sell land in Chester
If you want to sell land in Chester, you can deal with the buyer directly. We look at the land, explain what it's worth and why, and leave the decision with you.
Chester (CH1) sits in OS grid square SJ46, about 19 miles south-west of Warrington. Sites between here and Hawarden or Ellesmere Port are just as much of interest to us.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- No commission: we're the buyer
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Chester?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Chester at a glance
Dairy farmland and market towns, with green belt separating Cheshire's towns from the Merseyside and Manchester conurbations.
| Town | Chester |
|---|---|
| County | Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | CH1 |
| OS grid square | SJ46 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Hawarden (6 mi), Deeside (6 mi), Ellesmere Port (6 mi) |
| Distance from Warrington | About 19 miles south-west |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Chester
Each page explains what we look for, what affects the price and the rules that apply.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Rules that apply in England
Planning framework
Planning decisions in England follow the National Planning Policy Framework, revised in August 2026, and the local plan, prepared by the council or, in a national park, the park authority. Plans are reviewed periodically, which is when new housing sites are usually allocated.
Biodiversity net gain
Under the Environment Act 2021, most developments in England must deliver at least a 10% gain in biodiversity. Since 6 August 2026, sites of 0.2 hectares or less are exempt unless priority habitat is affected.
Land registration
Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.
How a sale works
Tell us about your land
Send the postcode or address and a rough size.
We do the homework
We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.
We put an offer in writing
It shows how we got there. There's no obligation to accept.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
Common questions
Can you visit land near Chester?
Yes. Once we've looked at the title and planning position, we arrange a site visit if the land looks suitable. Send the address or postcode to start.
How do I get an offer for land in Chester?
Use the form on this page or call 0800 088 6248. Tell us the postcode, the rough size and anything you know about planning, and we'll come back to you.
What kinds of land do you buy?
Fields and paddocks near towns and villages, building plots, garden land, brownfield and small commercial sites, garage courts, barns and rural buildings, larger strategic sites, and land with awkward problems such as poor access.
Can green belt land be sold?
Yes. Green belt land can be bought and sold like any other land. The designation affects what can be built on it, and so what it is worth.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Chester
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.