Sell land in Portland
For owners of land in and around Portland, we offer four ways to sell, from a clean outright purchase to deals that pay more once planning is granted.
Portland (DT5) sits in OS grid square SY67, roughly 27 miles south-west of Bournemouth. Sites between here and Weymouth or Poole are just as much of interest to us.
- Four ways to sell
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Portland?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Portland at a glance
| Town | Portland |
|---|---|
| County | Dorset |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | DT5 |
| OS grid square | SY67 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Weymouth (3 mi), Dorchester (10 mi), Poole (23 mi) |
| Distance from Bournemouth | About 27 miles south-west |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Portland
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
Nearby towns we cover
Distances and directions are measured from Portland.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth | DT3 | SY67 | 3 mi north |
| Dorchester | DT1 | SY69 | 10 mi north |
| Poole | BH15 | SZ09 | 23 mi north-east |
| Canford Heath | BH17 | SZ09 | 24 mi north-east |
| Wimborne Minster | BH21 | SZ09 | 25 mi north-east |
| Bournemouth | BH1 | SZ09 | 27 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.
Flood risk
Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.
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.
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.
Your questions answered
Can you visit land near Portland?
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 Portland?
Yes. Villages between Portland, Weymouth and Dorchester often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
Where do you buy land?
Across England and Wales. Planning rules differ between the two, and we take that into account in every appraisal.
What is a small site?
Usually a site for fewer than ten homes. Definitions vary, but these are the sites larger builders often pass over.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Portland
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.