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Sell a paddock or equestrian land in Formby

Whether your land is in Formby itself or in the villages between Formby and Maghull, we'll look at it properly before making any offer.

Paddocks often sit right on the edge of villages, which can make them some of the most interesting small sites for new homes.

  • Free appraisal and written offer
  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • No pressure to decide

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Where Formby sits

Formby (L37) sits in OS grid square SD20, some 11 miles north of Liverpool. Sites between here and Maghull or Bootle are just as much of interest to us.

Largely urban, with substantial brownfield land in Liverpool and the surrounding boroughs and green belt around the edges.

TownFormby
CountyMerseyside
CountryEngland
Postcode districtL37
OS grid squareSD20
Nearest towns we coverMaghull (6 mi), Southport (7 mi), Bootle (7 mi)
Distance from LiverpoolAbout 11 miles north
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Fenced paddock with a timber field shelter and a chestnut horse grazing

Land we're keen to see around Formby

  • Paddocks adjoining village or town housing
  • Land behind houses with a shared or private access
  • Pony paddocks no longer needed by the family
  • Equestrian yards with buildings that could be redeveloped

Paddocks often sit right on the edge of villages, which can make them some of the most interesting small sites for new homes.

What decides the value of paddock land near Formby

Position

A paddock next to houses has far more potential than one in open countryside.

Access width

Access needs to be wide enough for a road if homes are to be built.

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.

Ways to sell this land

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.

How a sale works

  1. Tell us about your land

    Send the postcode or address and a rough size.

  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.

Planning and legal points for land in Merseyside

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.

Awkward details we deal with

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

  • The address or postcode
  • A rough size, in acres or hectares
  • Your title number, if you know it
  • Any planning applications or letters

Your questions answered

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.

Will you buy the stables too?

Yes. We buy the whole site as it stands, including buildings and fencing, unless you'd like to keep something.

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 Formby?

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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Ready to talk about your land in Formby?

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

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