Sell land in Preston
We consider land in Preston and across Lancashire, from sites close to the PR1 postcode district out towards Leyland and Chorley.
Preston (PR1) sits in OS grid square SD52, where it is the main town we cover. Sites between here and Leyland or Blackburn are just as much of interest to us.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
Selling land near Preston?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Preston at a glance
| Town | Preston |
|---|---|
| County | Lancashire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | PR1 |
| OS grid square | SD52 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Leyland (5 mi), Chorley (9 mi), Blackburn (9 mi) |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Preston
Each page explains what we look for, what affects the price and the rules that apply.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Towns near Preston
Distances and directions are measured from Preston.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland | PR25 | SD52 | 5 mi south |
| Chorley | PR7 | SD51 | 9 mi south-east |
| Blackburn | BB1 | SD62 | 9 mi east |
| Darwen | BB3 | SD62 | 11 mi south-east |
| Lytham St Annes | FY8 | SD32 | 12 mi west |
| Accrington | BB5 | SD72 | 14 mi east |
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.
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.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
Questions from landowners near Preston
Do you buy land in Preston?
Yes. We consider land in and around Preston 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.
Can you visit land near Preston?
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.
What kinds of land do you buy?
Fields and paddocks near towns and villages, building plots, garden land, brownfield and small commercial sites, garage courts, barns and rural buildings, larger strategic sites, and land with awkward problems such as poor access.
How long does planning permission last?
In England, full planning permission usually requires work to start within three years, and in Wales within five, unless the decision notice says otherwise. Outline permissions have separate time limits for reserved matters. The decision notice sets out the exact dates.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Preston
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.