Sell land in Rotherham
We buy land across South Yorkshire. In Rotherham, as everywhere, the offer depends on the land itself: its access, its planning prospects and what can sensibly be built.
The land we're most interested in near Rotherham sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Burngreave (5 miles) and Chapeltown (5 miles).
- Four ways to sell
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Rotherham?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Rotherham at a glance
Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster, with green belt around the towns and part of the Peak District National Park in the west.
| Town | Rotherham |
|---|---|
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | S60 |
| OS grid square | SK49 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Burngreave (5 mi), Chapeltown (5 mi), Sheffield (6 mi) |
| Distance from Sheffield | About 6 miles north-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 Rotherham
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 Rotherham
Distances and directions are measured from Rotherham.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burngreave | S1 | SK38 | 5 mi south-west |
| Chapeltown | S35 | SK39 | 5 mi north-west |
| Sheffield | S1 | SK38 | 6 mi south-west |
| Dinnington | S25 | SK58 | 8 mi south-east |
| Barnsley | S70 | SE30 | 10 mi north-west |
| Dronfield | S18 | SK37 | 10 mi south-west |
Planning and legal points for land in South Yorkshire
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.
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.
From first call to completion
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.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
Common questions
Do you cover the villages around Rotherham?
Yes. Villages between Rotherham, Burngreave and Chapeltown often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do I get an offer for land in Rotherham?
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 buy land without planning permission?
Yes. You can sell outright at a price that reflects the planning risk, or on a subject-to-planning or option basis that pays more if permission is granted.
What is a rural exception site?
It is a small site, usually next to a village, where planning permission can be granted for affordable homes as an exception to normal policy, to meet a proven local need.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Rotherham
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.