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Sell a building plot in Bodmin

If you want to sell a building plot in Bodmin, you can deal with the buyer directly. We look at the land, explain what it's worth and why, and leave the decision with you.

A building plot is a piece of land big enough for one or a few homes, usually within or beside an existing street. Plots with planning permission can be sold quickly to a builder; plots without permission can be sold subject to planning.

  • No commission: we're the buyer
  • No pressure to decide
  • Independent advice encouraged

Selling land near Bodmin?

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Where Bodmin sits

Our appraisals for Bodmin start with the PL31 postcode district and the OS grid square SX06, then widen out to St Austell, Newquay and Truro, all within about 20 miles.

TownBodmin
CountyCornwall
CountryEngland
Postcode districtPL31
OS grid squareSX06
Nearest towns we coverSt Austell (9 mi), Newquay (16 mi), Truro (20 mi)
Distance from TruroAbout 20 miles north-east
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Empty building plot between two brick houses marked out with stakes and string

What we look for around Bodmin

  • Plots for one to a handful of homes
  • Plots with full or outline planning permission
  • Unconsented plots in residential streets
  • Plots that need a demolition first

If you've been trying to sell a plot to self-builders without success, a direct sale to a builder can be simpler and quicker.

What decides the value of building plots near Bodmin

Permission

A plot with full permission is worth the most because building can start once conditions are met.

Services

Connections to water, power and sewers can cost more than you'd expect.

Access

Visibility splays and parking need room on smaller plots.

Self-build exemptions

Some plots carry obligations or exemptions linked to self-build that we check.

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. The legal work

    Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.

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.

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.

Awkward details we deal with

Self-builders keep pulling out

Self-builders often need mortgages and stage finance. A builder buying direct can remove that uncertainty.

The permission has lapsed

A new application is often straightforward if policy hasn't changed, and we can make that a condition of purchase.

Useful to send us

  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
  • Photos of the land and its access
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

What people ask us about building plots

Do you buy plots without planning permission?

Yes, usually subject to planning, so you're paid a price that reflects value with consent.

Can I sell a plot in my garden?

Yes. See our page on garden land, which covers the extra points to consider when splitting a garden.

What happens to any CIL on the plot?

Where CIL applies, it's usually paid by whoever builds. Some self-build exemptions exist, which we check.

How do I get an offer for land in Bodmin?

Use the form on this page or call 0800 088 6248. Tell us the postcode, the rough size and anything you know about planning, and we'll come back to you.

Get a straight answer about your land

Call 0800 088 6248 or send the details. There's no obligation.