Sell land in Stevenage
We consider land in Stevenage and across Hertfordshire, from sites close to the SG1 postcode district out towards Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City.
Stevenage lies in Hertfordshire, roughly 19 miles north-east of Watford. Nearby, we also look at land around Hitchin (5 miles), Letchworth Garden City (5 miles) and Welwyn Garden City (7 miles).
- Free appraisal and written offer
- No commission: we're the buyer
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Stevenage?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Stevenage at a glance
Most of the county is Metropolitan Green Belt, which makes land with genuine development prospects scarce and keenly contested.
| Town | Stevenage |
|---|---|
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | SG1 |
| OS grid square | TL22 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Hitchin (5 mi), Letchworth Garden City (5 mi), Welwyn Garden City (7 mi) |
| Distance from Watford | About 19 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 Stevenage
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 Stevenage
Distances and directions are measured from Stevenage.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchin | SG4 | TL12 | 5 mi north-west |
| Letchworth Garden City | SG6 | TL23 | 5 mi north |
| Welwyn Garden City | AL8 | TL21 | 7 mi south |
| Harpenden | AL5 | TL11 | 9 mi south-west |
| Hertford | SG13 | TL31 | 9 mi south-east |
| Luton | LU1 | TL02 | 9 mi west |
What England's rules mean for your land
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.
Flood risk
Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.
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.
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.
Common questions
Can you visit land near Stevenage?
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 cover the villages around Stevenage?
Yes. Villages between Stevenage, Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
Where do you buy land?
Across England and Wales. Planning rules differ between the two, and we take that into account in every appraisal.
Can I sell land without planning permission?
Yes. Land without consent is bought and sold every day. The question is whether you want a lower price now or a higher price later that depends on permission being granted.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Stevenage
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.