Sell land in Barnstaple
If you own land around Barnstaple and want a straight answer about it, we'll tell you whether we can buy it, on what terms, and what the offer is based on.
Barnstaple (EX31) sits in OS grid square SS53, roughly 49 miles north of Plymouth. Sites between here and Bideford or Porthcawl are just as much of interest to us.
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Barnstaple?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Barnstaple at a glance
| Town | Barnstaple |
|---|---|
| County | Devon |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | EX31 |
| OS grid square | SS53 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Bideford (8 mi), Tiverton (28 mi), Porthcawl (32 mi) |
| Distance from Plymouth | About 49 miles north |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Barnstaple
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
Other towns around Barnstaple
Distances and directions are measured from Barnstaple.
Rules that apply in England
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.
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.
What happens next
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.
Common questions
Can you visit land near Barnstaple?
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 Barnstaple?
Yes. Villages between Barnstaple, Bideford and Tiverton often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
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.
How do I know if my land is development land?
Ask three questions: does it sit next to existing homes, can a car get onto it safely from a public road, and is it outside the worst flood risk? If the answer to all three is yes, it is worth an appraisal. We will tell you honestly if we don't think homes are achievable.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Barnstaple
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.