Sell land in Bath
If you want to sell land in Bath, you can deal with the buyer directly. We look at the land, explain what it's worth and why, and leave the decision with you.
The land we're most interested in near Bath sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Neston (7 miles) and Trowbridge (8 miles).
- Free appraisal and written offer
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Bath?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Bath at a glance
The Levels and Moors, where flooding and nutrient rules are major planning issues, plus Exmoor, the Mendip Hills, and green belt around Bath.
| Town | Bath |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | BA1 |
| OS grid square | ST76 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Neston (7 mi), Trowbridge (8 mi), Kingswood (8 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 Bath
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 Bath
Distances and directions are measured from Bath.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neston | SN13 | ST86 | 7 mi east |
| Trowbridge | BA14 | ST85 | 8 mi south-east |
| Kingswood | BS15 | ST67 | 8 mi north-west |
| Melksham | SN12 | ST96 | 10 mi east |
| Mangotsfield | BS16 | ST67 | 10 mi north-west |
| Frome | BA11 | ST74 | 10 mi south |
Planning and legal points for land in Somerset
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.
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.
Flood risk
Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.
What happens next
Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
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.
Common questions
Do you buy land in Bath?
Yes. We consider land in and around Bath and across Somerset. 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 Bath?
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.
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 executors sell land before probate is granted?
They can agree a sale and start the legal work, but most solicitors won't exchange contracts until the grant is issued, and completion needs it.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Bath
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.