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Sell a building plot in Somerset

We buy building plots across Somerset, including around Bath, Weston-super-Mare and Taunton. You deal with the buyer directly and there's no commission to pay.

Single plots are often overlooked by larger developers. We buy them because small sites matter and because our aim is to build on them.

  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • No pressure to decide
  • Independent advice encouraged

Get an offer for land in Somerset

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Building plots in Somerset at a glance

The Levels and Moors, where flooding and nutrient rules are major planning issues, plus Exmoor, the Mendip Hills, and green belt around Bath.

CountySomerset
CountryEngland
Towns we cover here10
Main townBath
Example postcode districtsBA1, BA11, BA20, BS20, BS21
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Empty building plot between two brick houses marked out with stakes and string

What we look for in Somerset

  • Plots with a road frontage or a private drive
  • Plots with full or outline planning permission
  • Unconsented plots in residential streets
  • Corner plots and end-of-terrace side plots
  • 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.

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.

Neighbours

Overlooking and loss of light to neighbours limit what can be built.

Self-build exemptions

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

From first call to completion

  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. You get a written offer

    With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.

  4. The legal work

    Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.

Planning and legal points for land in Somerset

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

The permission has lapsed

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

The plot shares a drive

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

Useful to send us

  • A rough size, in acres or hectares
  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Your title number, if you know it
  • Photos of the land and its access

Common questions

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.

Will you buy a plot with an old house on it?

Yes. Demolition and rebuild can work well, and we price in demolition costs.

Do you buy land in Somerset?

Yes. We consider land across Somerset, from Bath 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 Somerset

Send the postcode and a rough size and we'll come back with a straight answer.