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Sell landlocked land or land with access problems in Torquay

We consider landlocked land in Torquay and across Devon, from sites close to the TQ2 postcode district out towards Paignton and Newton Abbot.

If you own a ransom strip, it may be the key to someone else's development. That can make it far more valuable than its size suggests.

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Torquay at a glance

Our appraisals for Torquay start with the TQ2 postcode district and the OS grid square SX96, then widen out to Paignton, Newton Abbot and Exmouth, all within about 12 miles.

A large rural county with Dartmoor and part of Exmoor, several national landscapes, and growth centred on Exeter, Plymouth and the market towns.

TownTorquay
CountyDevon
CountryEngland
Postcode districtTQ2
OS grid squareSX96
Nearest towns we coverPaignton (3 mi), Newton Abbot (6 mi), Exmouth (12 mi)
Distance from PlymouthAbout 28 miles east
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Aerial view of a grass field enclosed by gardens with only a narrow strip leading to the road

Is your land near Torquay a good fit?

  • Fields surrounded by gardens or other land
  • Land with access only over a farm track or private road
  • Ransom strips and narrow access plots
  • Land with disputed or unclear rights of way

If you own a ransom strip, it may be the key to someone else's development. That can make it far more valuable than its size suggests.

What affects the price

Existing rights

Rights of way in the deeds may already allow some use, though not necessarily for new homes.

Neighbouring land

A joint scheme with neighbours can unlock value for everyone.

Ransom value

Strips controlling access to development land can command a share of its value.

Amenity use

Without access, value may be limited to grazing or adjoining owners.

Four routes to a sale

Outright purchase

At a price that reflects the access risk we take on.

Subject-to-planning sale

We complete once access and permission are secured.

Option agreements

Useful while access is negotiated with neighbours.

Joint ventures

Often the best way to combine landlocked land with the land that gives access.

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. You get a written offer

    With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.

  4. Solicitors complete the sale

    Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.

Planning and legal points for land in Devon

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.

Land registration

Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.

Common problems, and how we handle them

The deeds mention a right of way but it's unclear

Your solicitor will check the wording. Old rights may not cover new homes, and that affects value.

You own a strip someone else needs

We'll explain how ransom value is typically assessed so you can negotiate from a sound position.

Useful to send us

  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Your title number, if you know it
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • Photos of the land and its access

Common questions

What is a ransom strip?

A strip of land, sometimes very narrow, that sits between a development site and the road. Whoever owns it can control access and may claim a share of the development value.

Does a right of way allow access for new homes?

Not always. A right of way granted for agricultural use may not cover residential traffic. Your solicitor will check.

Will you buy land that may never get access?

Possibly, at a price reflecting that risk. We'll tell you honestly.

How do I get an offer for land in Torquay?

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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Find out what we'd pay for your land near Torquay

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

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