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Sell an infill plot or gap site in Canford Heath

If you want to sell an infill plot or gap site in Canford Heath, 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.

Gap sites in villages and towns often have a clear case for a new home, because they complete a street rather than extend it.

  • No commission: we're the buyer
  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • No pressure to decide

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

Land around Canford Heath

From Canford Heath, it's 2 miles to Wimborne Minster and 3 miles to Poole. We buy land across that whole stretch of Dorset, not only within the town.

TownCanford Heath
CountyDorset
CountryEngland
Postcode districtBH17
OS grid squareSZ09
Nearest towns we coverWimborne Minster (2 mi), Poole (3 mi), Bournemouth (4 mi)
Distance from BournemouthAbout 4 miles north-west
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Overgrown gap site between two stone-and-brick cottages on a village street

Land we're keen to see around Canford Heath

  • Gaps in a continuous street frontage
  • Plots between two houses in a village or town
  • Former garages, workshops or yards in a street
  • Village plots where small-scale infill is supported by policy

Infill development is supported in many local plans, especially within settlement boundaries. We check how your council treats it.

The things that move our offer

Local plan policy

Some rural policies allow infill of one or two homes in small villages.

Neighbours

Windows and gardens next door limit the size and position of the house.

Heritage

Listed neighbours or conservation areas mean careful design.

Local values

What new homes sell for in the street sets the ceiling.

Four routes to a sale

Outright purchase

Simple where permission already exists.

Subject-to-planning sale

The usual route for unconsented gap sites.

Option agreements

Seldom needed for single infill plots.

Joint ventures

Possible for a pair of homes if you'd like a share.

How a sale works

  1. Tell us about your land

    Send the postcode or address and a rough size.

  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.

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.

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.

There's an old right of way across it

We check the deeds and the public rights of way map before pricing.

Useful to send us

  • The address or postcode
  • A rough size, in acres or hectares
  • Your title number, if you know it
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

What people ask us about infill plots

Is infill easier to get permission for?

Often, because it continues the existing street pattern. Policy varies by council, especially in villages.

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.

How do I get an offer for land in Canford Heath?

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.

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