Sell land in Bideford
For owners of land in and around Bideford, we offer four ways to sell, from a clean outright purchase to deals that pay more once planning is granted.
Bideford lies in Devon, about 45 miles north of Plymouth. Nearby, we also look at land around Barnstaple (8 miles), Tiverton (32 miles) and Exeter (36 miles).
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near Bideford?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Bideford at a glance
| Town | Bideford |
|---|---|
| County | Devon |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | EX39 |
| OS grid square | SS42 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Barnstaple (8 mi), Tiverton (32 mi), Exeter (36 mi) |
| Distance from Plymouth | About 45 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 Bideford
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Bideford.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Other towns around Bideford
Distances and directions are measured from Bideford.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | EX31 | SS53 | 8 mi north-east |
| Tiverton | EX16 | SS91 | 32 mi east |
| Exeter | EX2 | SX99 | 36 mi south-east |
| Heavitree | EX2 | SX99 | 37 mi south-east |
| Porthcawl | CF36 | SS87 | 39 mi north-east |
| Llantwit Major | CF61 | SS96 | 41 mi north-east |
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.
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.
What happens next
Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
We check it properly
Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.
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 Bideford?
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 Bideford?
Yes. Villages between Bideford, Barnstaple and Tiverton 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.
Can executors sell land before probate is granted?
They can agree a sale and start the legal work, but most solicitors won't exchange contracts until the grant is issued, and completion needs it.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Bideford
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.