Sell an infill plot or gap site in County Durham
Owners of infill plots in County Durham can sell directly to us, whether the land is near Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees or in the villages between.
Gap sites in villages and towns often have a clear case for a new home, because they complete a street rather than extend it.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- No commission: we're the buyer
- Independent advice encouraged
Get an offer for land in County Durham
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Infill plots and gap sites in County Durham at a glance
Former coalfield villages in the east, the North Pennines National Landscape to the west, and green belt around Durham city linking with Tyne and Wear.
| County | County Durham |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Towns we cover here | 12 |
| Main town | Darlington |
| Example postcode districts | DH1, DH3, DH8, DH9, DL3 |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
Land we're keen to see in County Durham
- Gaps in a continuous street frontage
- Sites within a settlement boundary
- Former garages, workshops or yards in a street
- Overgrown plots with a pavement frontage
- Village plots where small-scale infill is supported by policy
Gap sites in villages and towns often have a clear case for a new home, because they complete a street rather than extend it.
The things that move our offer
Local plan policy
Some rural policies allow infill of one or two homes in small villages.
Services
Infill sites usually have services close by, which helps value.
Heritage
Listed neighbours or conservation areas mean careful design.
Local values
What new homes sell for in the street sets the ceiling.
Choosing how to sell
Infill development is supported in many local plans, especially within settlement boundaries. We check how your council treats it.
How a sale works
Tell us about your land
Send the postcode or address and a rough size.
We check it properly
Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.
You get a written offer
With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
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.
Heritage
Listed buildings and conservation areas are managed with Historic England and the council's conservation team.
When the land isn't straightforward
The plot is in a conservation area
Good design is essential in conservation areas. We'll design to the street.
Part of the gap belongs to a neighbour
Combining land can make a better plot. We can approach the neighbour with you.
Useful to send us
- The address or postcode
- A rough size, in acres or hectares
- Any planning applications or letters
- Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
Questions from landowners in County Durham
How wide does an infill plot need to be?
There's no fixed width. It depends on the house type, the street and whether parking is needed at the front.
Can you check the conservation area rules for me?
Yes. We look at the council's conservation area appraisal as part of our assessment.
Do I pay anything for your appraisal?
No. Our appraisal and offer are free and there's no obligation.
Do you buy land in County Durham?
Yes. We consider land across County Durham, from Darlington to the smaller towns and villages. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, and we'll tell you either way.
Infill plots and gap sites by town in County Durham
Find out what we'd pay for your land in County Durham
Send the postcode and a rough size and we'll come back with a straight answer.