Sell barns and rural buildings in Cornwall
Owners of barns and rural buildings in Cornwall can sell directly to us, whether the land is near Redruth, Falmouth and St Austell or in the villages between.
We look at traditional barns and modern agricultural buildings, check the planning options and make an offer that reflects the realistic route.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Figures explained, so you can check them
- Independent advice encouraged
Get an offer for land in Cornwall
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Barns and rural buildings in Cornwall at a glance
A mostly rural county with much of its coast inside the Cornwall National Landscape. New homes are concentrated in and around the main towns.
| County | Cornwall |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Towns we cover here | 10 |
| Main town | Truro |
| Example postcode districts | PL12, PL25, PL31, TR1, TR7 |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
What makes barns and rural buildings in Cornwall worth an offer
- Traditional brick, stone or timber barns
- Buildings with existing road access
- Buildings already granted planning permission
- Buildings with Class Q prior approval in place
- Redundant poultry, dairy or livestock units
We look at traditional barns and modern agricultural buildings, check the planning options and make an offer that reflects the realistic route.
How we arrive at a figure for land in Cornwall
Structural condition
Conversions generally need a building strong enough to convert without rebuilding.
Protected species
Bats and barn owls are common in old barns and surveys may be needed.
Services
Water, power and drainage to remote buildings can be expensive.
Retained land
Selling buildings from a working farm needs rights carefully reserved.
Ways to sell this land
We look at traditional barns and modern agricultural buildings, check the planning options and make an offer that reflects the realistic route.
Outright purchase
Suits buildings with consent or prior approval already in place.
Subject-to-planning sale
We complete once planning consent is secured.
Option agreements
Less common for single buildings but can suit whole farmyards.
Joint ventures
Worth considering for a larger yard you'd like to see developed well.
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.
Planning and legal points for land in Cornwall
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.
Agricultural buildings (Class Q)
In England, Class Q permitted development can allow some agricultural buildings to become homes through prior approval, within limits on size and number of homes.
Heritage
Listed buildings and conservation areas are managed with Historic England and the council's conservation team.
Farm tenancies
Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies and farm business tenancies have their own notice and compensation rules, which affect when land can be developed.
Common problems, and how we handle them
You're not sure Class Q applies
In England, Class Q has detailed limits and conditions. We check eligibility before assuming it.
The barn is listed
Listed barns can still be converted with consent, but the design must respect the building.
Useful to send us
- A rough size, in acres or hectares
- Your title number, if you know it
- Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
- How soon you'd ideally like to sell
What people ask us about barns and rural buildings
Will you buy a barn in poor condition?
Yes, but condition affects the planning route and the cost, so it affects the price.
Can I sell buildings and keep the land around them?
Yes. We can agree a boundary that suits both of us, with access rights protected.
What if bats are present?
Bat roosts don't usually stop a conversion, but they need surveys, licences and timing. We allow for this in the offer.
Do you buy land in Cornwall?
Yes. We consider land across Cornwall, from Truro to the smaller towns and villages. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, and we'll tell you either way.
Find out what we'd pay for your land in Cornwall
Send the postcode and a rough size and we'll come back with a straight answer.