Sell brownfield land in West Glamorgan
Owners of brownfield land in West Glamorgan can sell directly to us, whether the land is near Swansea, Neath and Briton Ferry or in the villages between.
We buy cleared sites, derelict buildings and yards, and price in the clean-up so you don't have to deal with it first.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Figures explained, so you can check them
- Independent advice encouraged
Get an offer for land in West Glamorgan
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Brownfield land in West Glamorgan at a glance
Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, from former industrial sites to the Gower National Landscape.
| County | West Glamorgan |
|---|---|
| Country | Wales |
| Towns we cover here | 8 |
| Main town | Swansea |
| Example postcode districts | SA1, SA4, SA6, SA9, SA11 |
| Planning system | Planning Policy Wales and Local Development Plan |
What makes brownfield land in West Glamorgan worth an offer
- Former workshops, depots and yards
- Cleared sites with old hardstanding
- Redundant commercial buildings in residential areas
- Sites next to canals, railways or town centres
- Land with known or suspected contamination
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.
The things that move our offer
Contamination
Investigation and remediation costs come straight off the land value.
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.
Viability
Councils may accept lower obligations where clean-up costs are high.
Ways to sell this land
We buy cleared sites, derelict buildings and yards, and price in the clean-up so you don't have to deal with it first.
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
Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
We do the homework
We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.
You get a written offer
With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
What Wales's rules mean for your land
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.
Previously developed land
Welsh policy prefers reusing suitable previously developed land in sustainable locations before greenfield sites.
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.
Common problems, and how we handle them
You're worried about contamination liability
Contracts can deal with who takes responsibility for contamination. Take advice from your solicitor on the wording.
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
- The address or postcode
- A rough size, in acres or hectares
- Any planning applications or letters
- How soon you'd ideally like to sell
Common questions
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 buy land in West Glamorgan?
Yes. We consider land across West Glamorgan, from Swansea 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 West Glamorgan
Send the postcode and a rough size and we'll come back with a straight answer.