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Sell a building plot in Leeds

Whether your land is in Leeds itself or in the villages between Leeds and Morley, we'll look at it properly before making any offer.

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

  • Free appraisal and written offer
  • No pressure to decide
  • Independent advice encouraged

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Free and no obligation. We're the buyer, so there's no commission.

Leeds at a glance

Our appraisals for Leeds start with the LS1 postcode district and the OS grid square SE23, then widen out to Morley, Pudsey and Lofthouse, all within about 5 miles.

Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield and Halifax, with green belt between the towns and Pennine moorland to the west.

TownLeeds
CountyWest Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Postcode districtLS1
OS grid squareSE23
Nearest towns we coverMorley (4 mi), Pudsey (5 mi), Lofthouse (5 mi)
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

Land we're keen to see around Leeds

  • Plots for one to a handful of homes
  • Plots with full or outline planning permission
  • Plots where a previous permission has lapsed
  • Corner plots and end-of-terrace side plots

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.

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. 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 West 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.

Common problems, and how we handle them

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 plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
  • Photos of the land and its access

Your questions answered

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.

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.

Do you cover the villages around Leeds?

Yes. Villages between Leeds, Morley and Pudsey often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.

Get a straight answer about your land

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