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Sell a building plot in Swadlincote

We consider building plots in Swadlincote and across Derbyshire, from sites close to the DE11 postcode district out towards Burton upon Trent and Coalville.

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.

  • Free appraisal and written offer
  • No commission: we're the buyer
  • No pressure to decide

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We'll check the title and planning, then call you.

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Swadlincote at a glance

From Swadlincote, it's 4 miles to Burton upon Trent and 9 miles to Coalville. We buy land across that whole stretch of Derbyshire, not only within the town.

TownSwadlincote
CountyDerbyshire
CountryEngland
Postcode districtDE11
OS grid squareSK21
Nearest towns we coverBurton upon Trent (4 mi), Coalville (9 mi), Derby (11 mi)
Distance from DerbyAbout 11 miles south
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 Swadlincote

  • Plots with full or outline planning permission
  • Plots where a previous permission has lapsed
  • Corner plots and end-of-terrace side plots
  • Plots that need a demolition first

Whether your plot has full permission, outline consent or none at all, we'll look at what can realistically be built and make an offer to match.

The things that move our offer

Permission

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

House size

The size and type of home the plot can take sets its value.

Services

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

Local values

Plot values follow what a finished home would sell for locally.

How a sale works

  1. Send us the address

    A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.

  2. We do the homework

    We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.

  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.

Rules that apply in England

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 plot shares a drive

Shared access needs the right legal rights. Your solicitor will check the deeds.

Useful to send us

  • The address or postcode
  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Common questions

How much is a building plot worth?

It depends mostly on what the finished home would sell for, minus building costs and a profit margin. We'll show you how our figure is reached.

Do you buy plots without planning permission?

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

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.

Do you cover the villages around Swadlincote?

Yes. Villages between Swadlincote, Burton upon Trent and Coalville often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.

Ready to talk about your land in Swadlincote?

Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.