Sell land in Hitchin
If you own land near Hitchin, we can usually tell you quite quickly whether it suits us, and if it doesn't, we'll say why.
Our appraisals for Hitchin start with the SG4 postcode district and the OS grid square TL12, then widen out to Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage and Henlow, all within about 6 miles.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- No commission: we're the buyer
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Hitchin?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Hitchin at a glance
Most of the county is Metropolitan Green Belt, which makes land with genuine development prospects scarce and keenly contested.
| Town | Hitchin |
|---|---|
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | SG4 |
| OS grid square | TL12 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Letchworth Garden City (3 mi), Stevenage (5 mi), Henlow (6 mi) |
| Distance from Watford | About 21 miles north |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Hitchin
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Hitchin.
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 Hitchin.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letchworth Garden City | SG6 | TL23 | 3 mi north-east |
| Stevenage | SG1 | TL22 | 5 mi south-east |
| Henlow | SG16 | TL13 | 6 mi north |
| Luton | LU1 | TL02 | 7 mi south-west |
| Biggleswade | SG18 | TL14 | 10 mi north |
| Harpenden | AL5 | TL11 | 10 mi south |
Planning and legal points for land in Hertfordshire
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.
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.
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.
How a sale works
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.
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 Hitchin
Can you visit land near Hitchin?
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.
How do I get an offer for land in Hitchin?
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.
Should I get my own valuation?
Yes, we encourage it. An independent RICS surveyor or land agent can tell you whether our offer is fair. You're under no obligation to accept it.
What is an infill plot?
A small gap in an otherwise built-up frontage, usually between two existing buildings, that a new home could fill.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Hitchin
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.