Sell land in Buxton
If you want to sell land in Buxton, 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.
From Buxton, it's 9 miles to Macclesfield and 12 miles to Hazel Grove. We buy land across that whole stretch of Derbyshire, not only within the town.
- Four ways to sell
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Buxton?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Buxton at a glance
| Town | Buxton |
|---|---|
| County | Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | SK17 |
| OS grid square | SK07 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Macclesfield (9 mi), Hazel Grove (12 mi), Congleton (14 mi) |
| Distance from Derby | About 29 miles north-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 Buxton
Choose the type of land, or the way you'd like to sell, for details specific to this area.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Towns near Buxton
Distances and directions are measured from Buxton.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield | SK11 | SJ97 | 9 mi west |
| Hazel Grove | SK7 | SJ98 | 12 mi north-west |
| Congleton | CW12 | SJ86 | 14 mi south-west |
| Wilmslow | SK9 | SJ88 | 14 mi west |
| Cheadle Hulme | SK8 | SJ88 | 14 mi north-west |
| Stockport | SK1 | SJ89 | 15 mi north-west |
Rules that apply in England
Brownfield first
National policy gives substantial weight to reusing suitable brownfield land for homes. Councils keep brownfield land registers, and some sites can gain permission in principle.
Flood risk
Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.
Tax on the sale
The buyer pays Stamp Duty Land Tax. As the seller you may owe capital gains tax, and some commercial land carries VAT. Take advice from an accountant.
From first call to completion
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.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
What people ask us about land
Can you visit land near Buxton?
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.
Do you cover the villages around Buxton?
Yes. Villages between Buxton, Macclesfield and Hazel Grove often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
Do you buy land without planning permission?
Yes. You can sell outright at a price that reflects the planning risk, or on a subject-to-planning or option basis that pays more if permission is granted.
What is Class Q?
Class Q is a permitted development right in England that allows some agricultural buildings to become homes through a prior approval process, rather than a full planning application, subject to limits and conditions.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Buxton
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.