Sell brownfield land in North Yorkshire
Owners of brownfield land in North Yorkshire can sell directly to us, whether the land is near York, Middlesbrough and Harrogate or in the villages between.
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.
- No commission: we're the buyer
- No pressure to decide
- Independent advice encouraged
Get an offer for land in North Yorkshire
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Brownfield land in North Yorkshire at a glance
England's largest county, taking in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks, with green belt around York.
| County | North Yorkshire |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Towns we cover here | 10 |
| Main town | York |
| Example postcode districts | DL6, HG1, TS1, TS10, TS14 |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
What makes brownfield land in North Yorkshire worth an offer
- Former workshops, depots and yards
- Sites on the council's brownfield land register
- Redundant commercial buildings in residential areas
- Land with known or suspected contamination
- Sites where previous schemes stalled
We buy cleared sites, derelict buildings and yards, and price in the clean-up so you don't have to deal with it first.
What affects the price
Demolition
Removing buildings and old foundations is a significant cost on many sites.
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.
Viability
Councils may accept lower obligations where clean-up costs are high.
Ways to sell this land
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.
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.
What happens next
Tell us about your land
Send the postcode or address and a rough size.
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.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
Planning and legal points for land in North Yorkshire
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.
Section 106 and CIL
Larger schemes often need a Section 106 agreement for affordable housing or contributions, and councils that have adopted the Community Infrastructure Levy charge it per square metre of new floorspace.
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.
Common problems, and how we handle them
The buildings are being vandalised
A quick exchange can transfer risk and security responsibility sooner. We'll talk through timing.
A previous buyer pulled out after surveys
We'd like to see any reports. Problems can often be priced rather than walked away from.
Useful to send us
- A rough size, in acres or hectares
- A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
- Any planning applications or letters
- How soon you'd ideally like to sell
What people ask us about brownfield land
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.
What is a brownfield land register?
In England, councils keep a register of brownfield sites they consider suitable for housing. Being on it can help the planning case.
Do you buy land in North Yorkshire?
Yes. We consider land across North Yorkshire, from York to the smaller towns and villages. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, and we'll tell you either way.
Brownfield land by town in North Yorkshire
Find out what we'd pay for your land in North Yorkshire
Send the postcode and a rough size and we'll come back with a straight answer.