Sell land in Derby
Whether your land is in Derby itself or in the villages between Derby and Belper, we'll look at it properly before making any offer.
From Derby, it's 7 miles to Belper and 8 miles to Ilkeston. We buy land across that whole stretch of Derbyshire, not only within the town.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
Selling land near Derby?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Derby at a glance
| Town | Derby |
|---|---|
| County | Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | DE1 |
| OS grid square | SK33 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Belper (7 mi), Ilkeston (8 mi), Heanor (8 mi) |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Derby
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Derby.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Towns near Derby
Distances and directions are measured from Derby.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belper | DE56 | SK34 | 7 mi north |
| Ilkeston | DE7 | SK44 | 8 mi north-east |
| Heanor | DE75 | SK44 | 8 mi north-east |
| Ripley | DE5 | SK44 | 8 mi north-east |
| Long Eaton | NG10 | SK43 | 9 mi east |
| Burton upon Trent | DE14 | SK22 | 11 mi south-west |
Planning and legal points for land in Derbyshire
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.
Green belt and grey belt
Green belt land is protected from inappropriate development. National policy in England also recognises 'grey belt': green belt land that doesn't strongly contribute to key green belt purposes, where housing can be acceptable if further tests are met.
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
Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
We do the homework
We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.
You get a written offer
With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
Common questions
Do you buy land in Derby?
Yes. We consider land in and around Derby and across Derbyshire. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.
Do you cover the villages around Derby?
Yes. Villages between Derby, Belper and Ilkeston often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
Can I sell just part of my land?
Yes. Selling one field, the end of a garden or part of a yard is common. Your solicitor will make sure the land you keep has the access and services it needs.
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 Derby
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.