Sell land in Eastbourne
If you own land near Eastbourne, we can usually tell you quite quickly whether it suits us, and if it doesn't, we'll say why.
Eastbourne (BN21) sits in OS grid square TV69, roughly 19 miles east of Brighton. Sites between here and Hailsham or Bexhill-on-Sea are just as much of interest to us.
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Eastbourne?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Eastbourne 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 | Eastbourne |
|---|---|
| County | East Sussex |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | BN21 |
| OS grid square | TV69 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Hailsham (7 mi), Seaford (8 mi), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 mi) |
| Distance from Brighton | About 19 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 Eastbourne
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
Towns near Eastbourne
Distances and directions are measured from Eastbourne.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailsham | BN27 | TQ50 | 7 mi north |
| Seaford | BN25 | TV49 | 8 mi west |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | TN40 | TQ70 | 10 mi north-east |
| Hastings | TN34 | TQ80 | 14 mi north-east |
| Rottingdean | BN2 | TQ30 | 15 mi west |
| Brighton | BN2 | TQ30 | 19 mi west |
What England's rules mean for your land
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.
Flood risk
Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.
What happens next
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.
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.
Questions from landowners near Eastbourne
Do you cover the villages around Eastbourne?
Yes. Villages between Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do I get an offer for land in Eastbourne?
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.
Where do you buy land?
Across England and Wales. Planning rules differ between the two, and we take that into account in every appraisal.
Is my paddock worth more than agricultural land?
Often, because paddocks are close to houses. How much more depends on access, planning policy and whether homes could realistically be built.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Eastbourne
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.