Sell land in Hove
Thinking about whether to sell land in Hove? A free appraisal tells you what we'd pay and how we got there, with no obligation to go further.
The land we're most interested in near Hove sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Brighton (1 mile) and Portslade (2 miles).
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
Selling land near Hove?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Hove 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 | Hove |
|---|---|
| County | East Sussex |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | BN3 |
| OS grid square | TQ20 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Brighton (1 mi), Portslade (2 mi), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 mi) |
| Distance from Brighton | About 1 mile 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 Hove
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 Hove.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | BN2 | TQ30 | 1 mi east |
| Portslade | BN41 | TQ20 | 2 mi west |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | BN43 | TQ20 | 5 mi west |
| Rottingdean | BN2 | TQ30 | 5 mi east |
| Burgess Hill | RH15 | TQ31 | 9 mi north |
| Worthing | BN11 | TQ10 | 9 mi west |
Rules that apply in England
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.
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
Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
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.
What people ask us about land
Do you cover the villages around Hove?
Yes. Villages between Hove, Brighton and Portslade often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do I get an offer for land in Hove?
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.
How fast can I sell my land?
It depends on the land and the deal. A straightforward outright sale of registered land with no tenants can move as fast as the two solicitors can complete the legal work. Unregistered titles, tenancies, access questions and planning conditions all add time. We won't promise a completion date until we've seen the title.
How do I know if my land is development land?
Ask three questions: does it sit next to existing homes, can a car get onto it safely from a public road, and is it outside the worst flood risk? If the answer to all three is yes, it is worth an appraisal. We will tell you honestly if we don't think homes are achievable.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Hove
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.