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Sell agricultural land in Worthing

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

Selling one or two fields off a holding is common. We check access, tenancies and the effect on the rest of your land before making an offer.

  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • No pressure to decide
  • Independent advice encouraged

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Land around Worthing

Land around Worthing falls under England's planning system. The closest towns we also cover are Shoreham-by-Sea, 5 miles away, and Portslade, 7 miles away, and Crawley is 22 miles away.

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.

TownWorthing
CountyWest Sussex
CountryEngland
Postcode districtBN11
OS grid squareTQ10
Nearest towns we coverShoreham-by-Sea (5 mi), Portslade (7 mi), Littlehampton (7 mi)
Distance from CrawleyAbout 22 miles south
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Aerial view of golden wheat stubble fields divided by hedgerows with a farmstead beyond

What makes agricultural land near Worthing worth an offer

  • Land with vacant possession, or where tenancies can be ended
  • Grassland and arable land of any grade near settlements
  • Land with redundant farm buildings or yards
  • Holdings where the family is considering succession or retirement

Selling one or two fields off a holding is common. We check access, tenancies and the effect on the rest of your land before making an offer.

How we arrive at a figure for land in West Sussex

Location

Distance from the nearest settlement is the biggest single factor in any development premium.

Agricultural value

Soil quality, size and access set the farming value that underpins any offer.

Rights and schemes

Environmental scheme agreements, wayleaves and rights of way need checking before sale.

Severance

Selling a field can affect access to, or the value of, the land you keep.

Choosing how to sell

Outright purchase

A clean sale at farmland value plus any hope value we can justify.

Subject-to-planning sale

Higher price paid when permission is granted on the field.

Option agreements

Common for edge-of-town farmland promoted through the local plan.

Joint ventures

Lets farming families share in development over time.

How a sale works

  1. Tell us about your land

    Send the postcode or address and a rough size.

  2. We check it properly

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

  3. We put an offer in writing

    It shows how we got there. There's no obligation to accept.

  4. Solicitors complete the sale

    Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.

What England's rules mean for your land

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.

Farm tenancies

Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies and farm business tenancies have their own notice and compensation rules, which affect when land can be developed.

Land registration

Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.

Awkward details we deal with

The land is tenanted

We look at the tenancy type and the notice and compensation rules before pricing.

You're in an environmental scheme

Some agreements need to be transferred or ended. We check the terms with you.

Useful to send us

  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Your title number, if you know it
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements

Your questions answered

Do I pay tax when I sell farmland?

Capital gains tax may be due, and reliefs may apply depending on your circumstances. Rules change, so speak to an accountant before you sell.

What about the tenant?

Tenanted land can be sold, but the tenant's rights continue. Ending a tenancy follows statutory rules, so we assess this at the start.

How quickly can you buy farmland?

With clear title and vacant possession, a straightforward sale can move at the pace of the legal work. Tenancies and unregistered titles take longer.

Do you buy land in Worthing?

Yes. We consider land in and around Worthing and across West Sussex. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.

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