Sell land in Bournemouth
If you own land near Bournemouth, we can usually tell you quite quickly whether it suits us, and if it doesn't, we'll say why.
Land around Bournemouth falls under England's planning system. The closest towns we also cover are Christchurch, 4 miles away, and Canford Heath, 4 miles away.
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near Bournemouth?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Bournemouth at a glance
Chalk downland and coast, much of it inside the Dorset National Landscape, with the South East Dorset green belt around Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
| Town | Bournemouth |
|---|---|
| County | Dorset |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | BH1 |
| OS grid square | SZ09 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Christchurch (4 mi), Canford Heath (4 mi), Poole (5 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 Bournemouth
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Bournemouth.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Other towns around Bournemouth
Distances and directions are measured from Bournemouth.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | BH23 | SZ19 | 4 mi east |
| Canford Heath | BH17 | SZ09 | 4 mi north-west |
| Poole | BH15 | SZ09 | 5 mi west |
| Ferndown | BH22 | SU00 | 6 mi north |
| Wimborne Minster | BH21 | SZ09 | 6 mi north-west |
| New Milton | BH25 | SZ29 | 10 mi east |
Planning and legal points for land in Dorset
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.
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.
Your questions answered
Can you visit land near Bournemouth?
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.
How do I get an offer for land in Bournemouth?
Use the form on this page or call 0800 088 6248. Tell us the postcode, the rough size and anything you know about planning, and we'll come back to you.
What happens to my information?
We use it to assess your land and contact you about it. Our privacy notice explains how it's stored and your rights.
Can a commercial site be redeveloped for housing?
Often, subject to the council's policies on protecting employment land, plus the usual planning tests.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Bournemouth
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.