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Sell brownfield land in Aberystwyth

If you own land around Aberystwyth and want a straight answer about it, we'll tell you whether we can buy it, on what terms, and what the offer is based on.

Brownfield land, or previously developed land, is land that has had a permanent building or structure on it, together with its surrounding hardstanding. National policy in both England and Wales encourages reusing suitable brownfield land for homes.

  • Free appraisal and written offer
  • No pressure to decide
  • Independent advice encouraged

Selling land near Aberystwyth?

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Aberystwyth at a glance

Our appraisals for Aberystwyth start with the SY23 postcode district and the OS grid square SN58, then widen out to Llandrindod Wells, Cardigan and Newtown, all within about 34 miles.

South-west Wales: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, including the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

TownAberystwyth
CountyDyfed
CountryWales
Postcode districtSY23
OS grid squareSN58
Nearest towns we coverLlandrindod Wells (32 mi), Cardigan (34 mi), Newtown (34 mi)
Distance from CarmarthenAbout 40 miles north
Planning systemPlanning Policy Wales and Local Development Plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Cleared former industrial site with cracked concrete and weeds beside terraced houses

Is your land near Aberystwyth a good fit?

  • Former workshops, depots and yards
  • Redundant commercial buildings in residential areas
  • Sites next to canals, railways or town centres
  • Sites where previous schemes stalled

Brownfield sites often carry baggage: contamination, old foundations, tricky neighbours. They're also some of the best places for new homes, and policy generally supports their reuse.

What decides the value of brownfield land near Aberystwyth

Demolition

Removing buildings and old foundations is a significant cost on many sites.

Existing use value

If the site has a viable current use, that sets the floor for an offer.

Neighbouring uses

Noise or smells from nearby businesses affect design and value.

Flood risk

Many brownfield sites are near rivers and canals, so flood risk is checked early.

Ways to sell this land

Outright purchase

We take on the site and its problems for an agreed price.

Subject-to-planning sale

We complete once permission is granted for a housing scheme.

Option agreements

Can suit larger brownfield sites with a longer planning route.

Joint ventures

Worth discussing if you want to share in the regeneration value.

How a sale works

  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. 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.

Planning and legal points for land in Dyfed

Planning framework

Planning in Wales follows Planning Policy Wales, the national plan Future Wales and the Local Development Plan, prepared by the council or, in a national park, the park authority. When plans are reviewed, landowners can put land forward as a candidate site.

Section 106 and CIL

Section 106 agreements apply in Wales, and a small number of Welsh councils charge the Community Infrastructure Levy.

Flood risk

Natural Resources Wales flood maps and Technical Advice Note 15 guide where new homes can go. Phosphate limits in some river catchments have also affected new housing.

Awkward details we deal with

You're worried about contamination liability

Contracts can deal with who takes responsibility for contamination. Take advice from your solicitor on the wording.

The buildings are being vandalised

A quick exchange can transfer risk and security responsibility sooner. We'll talk through timing.

Useful to send us

  • The address or postcode
  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Your title number, if you know it
  • Any planning applications or letters

Your questions answered

Do you buy contaminated land?

Yes. We investigate and price the remediation, so you don't need to clean the site first.

Is it easier to get planning on brownfield land?

National policy in England and Wales gives weight to reusing suitable brownfield land, so the starting point is often positive. Each site is still judged on its merits.

Do I need a contamination report before selling?

No, though any reports you have will help us price more accurately.

Do you cover the villages around Aberystwyth?

Yes. Villages between Aberystwyth, Llandrindod Wells and Cardigan often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.

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