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Sell land in Ossett

If you own land near Ossett, we can usually tell you quite quickly whether it suits us, and if it doesn't, we'll say why.

Our appraisals for Ossett start with the WF5 postcode district and the OS grid square SE22, then widen out to Dewsbury, Batley and Wakefield, all within about 3 miles.

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Selling land near Ossett?

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Ossett at a glance

TownOssett
CountyWest Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Postcode districtWF5
OS grid squareSE22
Nearest towns we coverDewsbury (2 mi), Batley (3 mi), Wakefield (3 mi)
Distance from LeedsAbout 8 miles south
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Fenced paddock with a timber field shelter and a chestnut horse grazing

Nearby towns we cover

Distances and directions are measured from Ossett.

TownPostcode districtOS grid squareDistance
DewsburyWF12SE222 mi west
BatleyWF17SE223 mi north-west
WakefieldWF1SE323 mi east
MorleyLS27SE224 mi north
LofthouseWF3SE325 mi north-east
CleckheatonBD19SE126 mi north-west

Planning and legal points for land in West Yorkshire

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.

Flood risk

Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.

From first call to completion

  1. Send us the address

    A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.

  2. We check it properly

    Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.

  3. You get a written offer

    With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.

  4. The legal work

    Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.

Common questions

Can you visit land near Ossett?

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.

How do I get an offer for land in Ossett?

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.

Who will I be dealing with?

Land is bought by S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, part of the S&K Group, based in Great Barr, Birmingham.

What is a small site?

Usually a site for fewer than ten homes. Definitions vary, but these are the sites larger builders often pass over.

Find out what we'd pay for your land near Ossett

Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.