Sell a paddock or equestrian land in Hastings
If you own paddock land near Hastings, we can usually tell you quite quickly whether it suits us, and if it doesn't, we'll say why.
We buy paddocks as they are, including field shelters, stables and fencing, and explain clearly whether our offer reflects grazing value, hope value or both.
- Figures explained, so you can check them
- No pressure to decide
- Independent advice encouraged
Get an offer for land in Hastings
We'll check the title and planning, then call you.
Where Hastings sits
Hastings (TN34) sits in OS grid square TQ80, some 31 miles east of Brighton. Sites between here and Bexhill-on-Sea or Eastbourne are just as much of interest to us.
Much of the county lies in the South Downs National Park or the High Weald National Landscape, which limits greenfield development outside the towns.
| Town | Hastings |
|---|---|
| County | East Sussex |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | TN34 |
| OS grid square | TQ80 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Bexhill-on-Sea (5 mi), Hailsham (14 mi), Eastbourne (14 mi) |
| Distance from Brighton | About 31 miles east |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Is your land near Hastings a good fit?
- Paddocks adjoining village or town housing
- Small fields of around half an acre to several acres
- Pony paddocks no longer needed by the family
- Equestrian yards with buildings that could be redeveloped
If you no longer keep horses, or simply want to release capital, we can look at your paddock and tell you whether it has value beyond grazing.
How we arrive at a figure for land in East Sussex
Change of use history
Equestrian use may already have needed planning permission; we check the record.
Neighbours' views
Overlooking and outlook affect what layout a council will accept.
Drainage
Paddocks without mains drainage nearby can be costly to connect.
Amenity value
Without a planning prospect, neighbours may pay a premium for a paddock adjoining their garden.
Choosing how to sell
Outright purchase
A clean sale reflecting grazing and any hope value.
Subject-to-planning sale
We complete once homes are approved on the paddock.
Option agreements
Useful where the paddock could form part of a wider site.
Joint ventures
Suits owners of larger equestrian yards with redevelopment potential.
From first call to completion
Tell us about your land
Send the postcode or address and a rough size.
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.
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.
Farm tenancies
Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies and farm business tenancies have their own notice and compensation rules, which affect when land can be developed.
Land registration
Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.
When the land isn't straightforward
The only access is a narrow track
We measure what's there and see if it can be widened or combined with neighbouring land.
A neighbour has used the field informally
Long informal use can raise questions about rights. Your solicitor will check this early.
Useful to send us
- A rough size, in acres or hectares
- Your title number, if you know it
- Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
- How soon you'd ideally like to sell
Questions from landowners near Hastings
Do I need planning permission to sell a paddock?
No. You can sell it as it is. Permission only matters to the value and the type of deal.
Can I keep a strip for my own access?
Yes. Your solicitor can reserve rights or keep land back as part of the sale.
What if the paddock is landlocked?
Landlocked paddocks are worth less, but can still be valuable to an adjoining owner or as part of a wider scheme.
How do I get an offer for land in Hastings?
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.
Paddocks and equestrian land near Hastings
Other land types and routes
- Development land
- Land with planning permission
- Land without planning permission
- Large strategic sites
- Land for affordable homes
- Farmland and agricultural land
- Barns and rural buildings
- Building plots
- Garden land and backland
- Infill plots and gap sites
- 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 Hastings
- Paddocks and equestrian land in East Sussex
Get a straight answer about your land
A free appraisal tells you what we'd pay and why.