Sell land in Burnley
For owners of land in and around Burnley, we offer four ways to sell, from a clean outright purchase to deals that pay more once planning is granted.
Burnley (BB11) sits in OS grid square SD83, about 19 miles east of Preston. Sites between here and Nelson or Accrington are just as much of interest to us.
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near Burnley?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Burnley at a glance
Farmland on the coastal plain, the Forest of Bowland National Landscape inland, and green belt around Preston, Blackpool and the east Lancashire towns.
| Town | Burnley |
|---|---|
| County | Lancashire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | BB11 |
| OS grid square | SD83 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Nelson (3 mi), Colne (5 mi), Accrington (6 mi) |
| Distance from Preston | About 19 miles 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 Burnley
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 Burnley
Distances and directions are measured from Burnley.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson | BB9 | SD83 | 3 mi north-east |
| Colne | BB8 | SD84 | 5 mi north-east |
| Accrington | BB5 | SD72 | 6 mi south-west |
| Rawtenstall | BB4 | SD82 | 7 mi south |
| Blackburn | BB1 | SD62 | 11 mi west |
| Darwen | BB3 | SD62 | 12 mi south-west |
What England's rules mean for your land
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.
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.
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.
What happens next
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.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
What people ask us about land
Do you buy land in Burnley?
Yes. We consider land in and around Burnley and across Lancashire. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.
How do I get an offer for land in Burnley?
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.
Do you charge any fees?
No. We're the buyer, not an agent, so there's no commission. You normally pay your own solicitor's fees unless we agree otherwise in writing.
What is Class Q?
Class Q is a permitted development right in England that allows some agricultural buildings to become homes through a prior approval process, rather than a full planning application, subject to limits and conditions.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Burnley
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.