Sell a small development site in Driffield

We consider small development sites in Driffield and across the East Riding of Yorkshire, from sites close to the YO25 postcode district out towards Beverley and Bridlington.

A corner of land, an old yard or a large garden can make a small site for a few homes. We buy them, and our aim is to take them through planning to new homes.

Free appraisal and written offer
No commission: we're the buyer
No pressure to decide

Get an offer for land in Driffield

Send the postcode and a rough size.

Where Driffield sits

Driffield lies in the East Riding of Yorkshire, about 19 miles north of Kingston upon Hull. Nearby, we also look at land around Beverley (11 miles), Bridlington (12 miles) and Kingston upon Hull (19 miles).

Town	Driffield
County	East Riding of Yorkshire
Country	England
Postcode district	YO25
OS grid square	TA05
Nearest towns we cover	Beverley (11 mi), Bridlington (12 mi), Kingston upon Hull (19 mi)
Distance from Kingston upon Hull	About 19 miles north
Planning system	National Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sell	Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture

Small grassy corner plot with mature trees at the end of a cul-de-sac of brick houses

What we look for around Driffield

Sites for two to around nine homes
Land at the end of cul-de-sacs
Sites with an existing permission for a small scheme
Small sites in villages where policy supports limited growth

Small sites are a focus for us. They're too small for many national housebuilders, and too complicated for many self-builders, which can leave owners without an obvious buyer.

The things that move our offer

Number of homes

Each additional home a site can take adds value, if the layout works.

Access

A short private drive can serve a few homes; more need an adoptable road.

Trees and boundaries

Mature trees and hedges on small sites have a big effect on layout.

Drainage

Sustainable drainage must fit within the site.

Ways to sell this land

Outright purchase

Simple where permission exists or you need certainty now.

Subject-to-planning sale

The most common route for small unconsented sites.

Option agreements

Useful if land needs assembling from more than one owner.

Joint ventures

Can suit owners who'd like to share in the homes' sale value.

How a sale works

Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
We check it properly
Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.
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.

Planning and legal points for land in the East Riding of Yorkshire

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.

Biodiversity net gain

Under the Environment Act 2021, most developments in England must deliver at least a 10% gain in biodiversity. Since 6 August 2026, sites of 0.2 hectares or less are exempt unless priority habitat is affected.

Section 106 and CIL

Larger schemes often need a Section 106 agreement for affordable housing or contributions, and councils that have adopted the Community Infrastructure Levy charge it per square metre of new floorspace.

Awkward details we deal with

The site is an awkward shape

Odd shapes often still work for a short terrace or a pair of homes. We test layouts before offering.

There's a protected tree

We design around it and allow for root protection areas.

Useful to send us

The address or postcode
A rough size, in acres or hectares
Your title number, if you know it
Details of any tenants or grazing agreements

Questions from landowners near Driffield

Do small sites need affordable housing?

In England, national policy generally doesn't seek affordable housing on schemes below ten homes, though some rural areas set lower thresholds. In Wales, many Local Development Plans seek contributions from smaller sites. We check the local policy.

Will you buy a site that needs demolition?

Yes. We price in demolition and any contamination clean-up.

Can I see your appraisal?

We'll explain the main figures behind our offer so you can compare it with independent advice.

How do I get an offer for land in Driffield?

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.

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

Call 0800 088 6248 or send the details. There's no obligation.

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