Sell land in Dorset
If you own land anywhere in Dorset, you can sell it directly to us: outright, subject to planning, on an option or in a joint venture.
Chalk downland and coast, much of it inside the Dorset National Landscape, with the South East Dorset green belt around Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- Figures you can check
Selling land in Dorset?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Dorset at a glance
Nearby counties we also cover: Isle of Wight, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Somerset, Bristol.
| Country | England |
|---|---|
| Towns we cover | 10 |
| Main town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode districts | BH1, BH15, BH17, BH21, BH22, BH23, BH31, DT1 and more |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
Land we buy in Dorset
Choose a land type or a way of selling for the details that apply here.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Towns we cover in Dorset
Distances are measured from Bournemouth.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | BH1 | SZ09 | main town |
| Poole | BH15 | SZ09 | 5 mi west |
| Weymouth | DT3 | SY67 | 26 mi west |
| Christchurch | BH23 | SZ19 | 4 mi east |
| Ferndown | BH22 | SU00 | 6 mi north |
| Dorchester | DT1 | SY69 | 24 mi west |
| Wimborne Minster | BH21 | SZ09 | 6 mi north-west |
| Canford Heath | BH17 | SZ09 | 4 mi north-west |
| Verwood | BH31 | SU00 | 11 mi north |
| Portland | DT5 | SY67 | 27 mi south-west |
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.
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.
Selling land in Dorset: questions
Do you buy land in Dorset?
Yes. We buy land across Dorset, including around Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects.
Which planning rules apply to land in Dorset?
Land in England is assessed against the National Planning Policy Framework and the council's local plan.
Do you buy land on the Dorset border?
Yes. We also cover Isle of Wight, Wiltshire and Hampshire, so land close to the county boundary is fine.
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.
Nearby counties
Find out what we'd pay for your land in Dorset
Send the postcode and a rough size and we'll come back with a straight answer.