Sell land in Desborough
We consider land in Desborough and across Northamptonshire, from sites close to the NN14 postcode district out towards Market Harborough and Kettering.
From Desborough, it's 5 miles to Market Harborough and 5 miles to Kettering. We buy land across that whole stretch of Northamptonshire, not only within the town.
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near Desborough?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Desborough at a glance
| Town | Desborough |
|---|---|
| County | Northamptonshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | NN14 |
| OS grid square | SP88 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Market Harborough (5 mi), Kettering (5 mi), Corby (7 mi) |
| Distance from Northampton | About 14 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 Desborough
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
Nearby towns we cover
Distances and directions are measured from Desborough.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Harborough | LE16 | SP78 | 5 mi north-west |
| Kettering | NN16 | SP87 | 5 mi south-east |
| Corby | NN17 | SP88 | 7 mi north-east |
| Wellingborough | NN8 | SP86 | 11 mi south-east |
| Northampton | NN1 | SP76 | 14 mi south |
| Rushden | NN10 | SP96 | 14 mi south-east |
Planning and legal points for land in Northamptonshire
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.
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.
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.
Your questions answered
Do you buy land in Desborough?
Yes. We consider land in and around Desborough and across Northamptonshire. 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 Desborough?
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.
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.
Can a commercial site be redeveloped for housing?
Often, subject to the council's policies on protecting employment land, plus the usual planning tests.
More of Northamptonshire
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Desborough
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.