Sell land in Christchurch
Thinking about whether to sell land in Christchurch? A free appraisal tells you what we'd pay and how we got there, with no obligation to go further.
From Christchurch, it's 4 miles to Bournemouth and 5 miles to New Milton. We buy land across that whole stretch of Dorset, not only within the town.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Four ways to sell
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Christchurch?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Christchurch at a glance
| Town | Christchurch |
|---|---|
| County | Dorset |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | BH23 |
| OS grid square | SZ19 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Bournemouth (4 mi), New Milton (5 mi), Ferndown (7 mi) |
| Distance from Bournemouth | About 4 miles east |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Christchurch
Choose the type of land, or the way you'd like to sell, for details specific to this area.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Nearby towns we cover
Distances and directions are measured from Christchurch.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | BH1 | SZ09 | 4 mi west |
| New Milton | BH25 | SZ29 | 5 mi east |
| Ferndown | BH22 | SU00 | 7 mi north-west |
| Canford Heath | BH17 | SZ09 | 8 mi west |
| Poole | BH15 | SZ09 | 9 mi west |
| Wimborne Minster | BH21 | SZ09 | 9 mi west |
Planning and legal points for land in Dorset
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.
Tax on the sale
The buyer pays Stamp Duty Land Tax. As the seller you may owe capital gains tax, and some commercial land carries VAT. Take advice from an accountant.
From first call to completion
Tell us about your land
Send the postcode or address and a rough size.
We check it properly
Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.
You get a written offer
With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
Questions from landowners near Christchurch
Do you cover the villages around Christchurch?
Yes. Villages between Christchurch, Bournemouth and New Milton often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do I get an offer for land in Christchurch?
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.
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 Christchurch
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.