Sell land in Brighton
For owners of land in and around Brighton, we offer four ways to sell, from a clean outright purchase to deals that pay more once planning is granted.
Our appraisals for Brighton start with the BN2 postcode district and the OS grid square TQ30, then widen out to Hove, Portslade and Rottingdean, all within about 4 miles.
- Four ways to sell
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Brighton?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Brighton at a glance
Much of the county lies in the South Downs National Park or the High Weald National Landscape, which limits greenfield development outside the towns.
| Town | Brighton |
|---|---|
| County | East Sussex |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | BN2 |
| OS grid square | TQ30 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Hove (1 mi), Portslade (3 mi), Rottingdean (4 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 Brighton
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Brighton.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Other towns around Brighton
Distances and directions are measured from Brighton.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hove | BN3 | TQ20 | 1 mi west |
| Portslade | BN41 | TQ20 | 3 mi west |
| Rottingdean | BN2 | TQ30 | 4 mi east |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | BN43 | TQ20 | 6 mi west |
| Burgess Hill | RH15 | TQ31 | 9 mi north |
| Worthing | BN11 | TQ10 | 10 mi west |
Planning and legal points for land in East Sussex
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.
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.
Flood risk
Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.
How a sale works
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.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
Questions from landowners near Brighton
Do you buy land in Brighton?
Yes. We consider land in and around Brighton and across East Sussex. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.
Can you visit land near Brighton?
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 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.
Do you buy farmland with no development potential?
Our interest is mainly in land with some prospect of development. For pure farmland we may still make an offer, but a local land agent selling to farmers may achieve a better price, and we'll tell you if so.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Brighton
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.