Sell land in Melksham
Our interest in land around Melksham is simple: we're buying land to build homes on, so we look for sites where homes are realistic and price them on that basis.
The land we're most interested in near Melksham sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Neston (4 miles) and Trowbridge (5 miles).
- Four ways to sell
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Melksham?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Melksham at a glance
Salisbury Plain, the Cotswolds, North Wessex Downs and Cranborne Chase, with growth around Swindon, Chippenham, Trowbridge and Salisbury.
| Town | Melksham |
|---|---|
| County | Wiltshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | SN12 |
| OS grid square | ST96 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Neston (4 mi), Trowbridge (5 mi), Chippenham (6 mi) |
| Distance from Swindon | About 20 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 Melksham
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
Nearby towns we cover
Distances and directions are measured from Melksham.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neston | SN13 | ST86 | 4 mi north-west |
| Trowbridge | BA14 | ST85 | 5 mi south-west |
| Chippenham | SN15 | ST97 | 6 mi north |
| Devizes | SN10 | SU06 | 6 mi east |
| Calne | SN11 | ST97 | 7 mi north-east |
| Westbury | BA13 | ST85 | 8 mi south |
Planning and legal points for land in Wiltshire
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.
What happens next
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.
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
Can you visit land near Melksham?
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 Melksham?
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.
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 garage sites be turned into homes?
Often, yes. Many councils support redeveloping underused garage courts, subject to access, overlooking and parking.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Melksham
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.