Sell an infill plot or gap site in Hove
We consider infill plots in Hove and across East Sussex, from sites close to the BN3 postcode district out towards Brighton and Portslade.
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
- Figures explained, so you can check them
- No pressure to decide
Tell us about your land
We'll check the title and planning, then call you.
Where Hove sits
The land we're most interested in near Hove sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Brighton (1 mile) and Portslade (2 miles).
| Town | Hove |
|---|---|
| County | East Sussex |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | BN3 |
| OS grid square | TQ20 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Brighton (1 mi), Portslade (2 mi), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 mi) |
| Distance from Brighton | About 1 mile west |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
What we look for around Hove
- Gaps in a continuous street frontage
- Plots between two houses in a village or town
- Sites within a settlement boundary
- Overgrown plots with a pavement frontage
Infill development is supported in many local plans, especially within settlement boundaries. We check how your council treats it.
What affects the price
Street character
Design must fit the street, especially in conservation areas.
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.
Local values
What new homes sell for in the street sets the ceiling.
What happens next
Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
We do the homework
We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.
We put an offer in writing
It shows how we got there. There's no obligation to accept.
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.
Heritage
Listed buildings and conservation areas are managed with Historic England and the council's conservation team.
Common problems, and how we handle them
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
- Photos of the land and its access
- How soon you'd ideally like to sell
Common questions
What is an infill plot?
A small gap in an otherwise built-up frontage, usually between two existing buildings, that a new home could fill.
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.
Can you visit land near Hove?
Yes. Once we've looked at the title and planning position, we arrange a site visit if the land looks suitable. Send the address or postcode to start.
Infill plots and gap sites near Hove
More land we buy in Hove
- Development land
- Land with planning permission
- Land without planning permission
- Large strategic sites
- Land for affordable homes
- Farmland and agricultural land
- Paddocks and equestrian land
- Barns and rural buildings
- Building plots
- Garden land and backland
- Small sites
- Garage sites
- Brownfield land
- Redundant commercial and industrial land
- Inherited and probate land
- Landlocked land and access problems
- Outright purchase
- Subject-to-planning sale
- Option agreements
- Joint ventures
- All land in Hove
- Infill plots and gap sites in East Sussex
Ready to talk about your land in Hove?
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.