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Sell landlocked land or land with access problems in Brighton

Our interest in landlocked land around Brighton is simple: we're buying land to build homes on, so we look for sites where homes are realistic and price them on that basis.

Land with no access is harder to sell, but not impossible. Often there's a route that can be negotiated, or a neighbour who benefits from a joint scheme.

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Land around Brighton

Our appraisals for Brighton start with the BN2 postcode district and the OS grid square TQ30, then widen out to Hove, Portslade and Rottingdean, all within about 4 miles.

Much of the county lies in the South Downs National Park or the High Weald National Landscape, which limits greenfield development outside the towns.

TownBrighton
CountyEast Sussex
CountryEngland
Postcode districtBN2
OS grid squareTQ30
Nearest towns we coverHove (1 mi), Portslade (3 mi), Rottingdean (4 mi)
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

What we look for around Brighton

  • Fields surrounded by gardens or other land
  • Ransom strips and narrow access plots
  • Land with disputed or unclear rights of way
  • Backland behind houses with no frontage

Land with no access is harder to sell, but not impossible. Often there's a route that can be negotiated, or a neighbour who benefits from a joint scheme.

The things that move our offer

Route to a road

The cost and likelihood of securing access is the main driver of value.

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.

Prescriptive rights

Long use can sometimes create rights, which need legal advice.

Ways to sell this land

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. Send us the address

    A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.

  2. We check it properly

    Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.

  3. You get a written offer

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

  4. The legal work

    Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.

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.

Land registration

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

Awkward details we deal with

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

  • Your title number, if you know it
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • Photos of the land and its access
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Common questions

Can I sell landlocked land?

Yes, though usually at a lower price unless access can be secured. Neighbours are often the most natural buyers.

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.

Do you buy land in Brighton?

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

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