Sell land in Chichester
Thinking about whether to sell land in Chichester? A free appraisal tells you what we'd pay and how we got there, with no obligation to go further.
Land around Chichester falls under England's planning system. The closest towns we also cover are Bognor Regis, 6 miles away, and Havant, 9 miles away, and Crawley is 32 miles away.
- Four ways to sell
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Chichester?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Chichester at a glance
The South Downs National Park, Chichester Harbour and High Weald National Landscapes, and water neutrality rules that have affected new homes in the north of the county.
| Town | Chichester |
|---|---|
| County | West Sussex |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | PO19 |
| OS grid square | SU80 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Bognor Regis (6 mi), Havant (9 mi), Littlehampton (11 mi) |
| Distance from Crawley | About 32 miles south-west |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Chichester
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 Chichester.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bognor Regis | PO21 | SZ99 | 6 mi south-east |
| Havant | PO9 | SU70 | 9 mi west |
| Littlehampton | BN17 | TQ00 | 11 mi east |
| Waterlooville | PO7 | SU60 | 11 mi west |
| Portsmouth | PO5 | SU60 | 14 mi west |
| Gosport | PO12 | SZ69 | 16 mi 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.
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.
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.
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.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
Common questions
Do you cover the villages around Chichester?
Yes. Villages between Chichester, Bognor Regis and Havant often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do I get an offer for land in Chichester?
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 counts as strategic land?
There's no legal definition. In practice it means larger sites, often over five acres, whose route to development runs through the local plan or a major planning application.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Chichester
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.