Sell an infill plot or gap site in Lofthouse

If you own land around Lofthouse and want a straight answer about it, we'll tell you whether we can buy it, on what terms, and what the offer is based on.

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

Tell us about your land

We'll check the title and planning, then call you.

Land around Lofthouse

From Lofthouse, it's 3 miles to Wakefield and 4 miles to Morley. We buy land across that whole stretch of West Yorkshire, not only within the town.

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

Town	Lofthouse
County	West Yorkshire
Country	England
Postcode district	WF3
OS grid square	SE32
Nearest towns we cover	Wakefield (3 mi), Morley (4 mi), Ossett (5 mi)
Distance from Leeds	About 5 miles south-east
Planning system	National Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sell	Outright, 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 Lofthouse

Sites within a settlement boundary
Former garages, workshops or yards in a street
Sites with an old outbuilding to demolish
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

Street character

Design must fit the street, especially in conservation areas.

Neighbours

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

Services

Infill sites usually have services close by, which helps value.

Local values

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

Four routes to a sale

Subject-to-planning sale

The usual route for unconsented gap sites.

Joint ventures

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

How a sale works

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.
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.

Common problems, and how we handle them

Part of the gap belongs to a neighbour

Combining land can make a better plot. We can approach the neighbour with you.

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
Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
Photos of the land and its access
How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Common questions

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.

Will you buy a gap site with a derelict garage on it?

Yes. We'll allow for demolition and any clean-up.

Do I pay anything for your appraisal?

No. Our appraisal and offer are free and there's no obligation.

Do you buy land in Lofthouse?

Yes. We consider land in and around Lofthouse and across West Yorkshire. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.

Ready to talk about your land in Lofthouse?

Call 0800 088 6248 or send the details. There's no obligation.

Get an offer Call 0800 088 6248