Sell land in Cowes
Selling land near Cowes doesn't have to start with an agent and a marketing campaign. You can talk to a buyer first and still take independent advice before you decide.
Land around Cowes falls under England's planning system. The closest towns we also cover are Newport, Isle of Wight, 4 miles away, and Ryde, 6 miles away, and Newport is 4 miles away.
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Cowes?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Cowes at a glance
Around half the island is a national landscape. New homes are focused on the main towns and shaped by the island's setting.
| Town | Cowes |
|---|---|
| County | Isle of Wight |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | PO31 |
| OS grid square | SZ49 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Newport, Isle of Wight (4 mi), Ryde (6 mi), Gosport (8 mi) |
| Distance from Newport | About 4 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 Cowes
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 Cowes
Distances and directions are measured from Cowes.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport, Isle of Wight | PO30 | SZ58 | 4 mi south |
| Ryde | PO33 | SZ59 | 6 mi east |
| Gosport | PO12 | SZ69 | 8 mi east |
| Fareham | PO16 | SU50 | 8 mi north-east |
| Hythe | SO45 | SU40 | 8 mi north-west |
| Portsmouth | PO5 | SU60 | 9 mi east |
Planning and legal points for land in the Isle of Wight
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.
Flood risk
Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.
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
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.
We put an offer in writing
It shows how we got there. There's no obligation to accept.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
Your questions answered
Do you buy land in Cowes?
Yes. We consider land in and around Cowes and across the Isle of Wight. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.
Do you cover the villages around Cowes?
Yes. Villages between Cowes, Newport, Isle of Wight and Ryde 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.
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.
More of the Isle of Wight
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Cowes
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.