Sell land in Bishops Stortford
We consider land in Bishops Stortford and across Hertfordshire, from sites close to the CM23 postcode district out towards Harlow and Hoddesdon.
Land around Bishops Stortford falls under England's planning system. The closest towns we also cover are Harlow, 7 miles away, and Hoddesdon, 10 miles away, and Watford is 28 miles away.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Bishops Stortford?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Bishops Stortford at a glance
| Town | Bishops Stortford |
|---|---|
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | CM23 |
| OS grid square | TL42 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Harlow (7 mi), Hoddesdon (10 mi), Hertford (11 mi) |
| Distance from Watford | About 28 miles north-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 Bishops Stortford
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
Other towns around Bishops Stortford
Distances and directions are measured from Bishops Stortford.
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.
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.
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.
What happens next
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.
Common questions
Do you cover the villages around Bishops Stortford?
Yes. Villages between Bishops Stortford, Harlow and Hoddesdon often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do I get an offer for land in Bishops Stortford?
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.
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 Bishops Stortford
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.