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Sell a paddock or equestrian land in Chichester

We consider paddock land in Chichester and across West Sussex, from sites close to the PO19 postcode district out towards Bognor Regis and Havant.

Paddock land is a small enclosed field used for grazing or keeping horses, often close to houses. Paddocks next to villages and towns can have development potential, which is why they often sell for more than ordinary grazing land.

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  • No pressure to decide
  • Independent advice encouraged

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Land around Chichester

Chichester (PO19) sits in OS grid square SU80, about 32 miles south-west of Crawley. Sites between here and Bognor Regis or Littlehampton are just as much of interest to us.

TownChichester
CountyWest Sussex
CountryEngland
Postcode districtPO19
OS grid squareSU80
Nearest towns we coverBognor Regis (6 mi), Havant (9 mi), Littlehampton (11 mi)
Distance from CrawleyAbout 32 miles south-west
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

Is your land near Chichester a good fit?

  • Grazing land with a gate onto a public road
  • 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

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

The things that move our offer

Position

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

Change of use history

Equestrian use may already have needed planning permission; we check the record.

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.

Four routes to a sale

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

  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.

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.

You still keep horses on part of it

We can look at buying part of the land and leaving you the rest, with access protected.

Useful to send us

  • A rough size, in acres or hectares
  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • Photos of the land and its access

Common questions

Is my paddock worth more than agricultural land?

Often, because paddocks are close to houses. How much more depends on access, planning policy and whether homes could realistically be built.

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.

Do you cover the villages around Chichester?

Yes. Villages between Chichester, Bognor Regis and Havant often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.

Nearby towns

Other land types and routes

Ready to talk about your land in Chichester?

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

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