Sell a small development site in Lincolnshire
Owners of small development sites in Lincolnshire can sell directly to us, whether the land is near Lincoln, Grimsby and Scunthorpe or in the villages between.
Government policy has repeatedly emphasised the role of small sites in housing supply. We'll check how your council's plan supports them.
- Figures explained, so you can check them
- No pressure to decide
- Independent advice encouraged
Get an offer for land in Lincolnshire
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Small sites in Lincolnshire at a glance
A large arable county with the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape and wide low-lying areas where flood risk guides new building.
| County | Lincolnshire |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Towns we cover here | 10 |
| Main town | Lincoln |
| Example postcode districts | DN15, DN21, DN32, DN35, LN2 |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
What makes small development sites in Lincolnshire worth an offer
- Sites for two to around nine homes
- Corner plots, odd-shaped parcels and leftover land
- 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.
How we arrive at a figure for land in Lincolnshire
Number of homes
Each additional home a site can take adds value, if the layout works.
Affordable housing thresholds
In England, schemes under ten homes usually fall below the national threshold; many Welsh plans seek affordable housing from smaller sites.
Drainage
Sustainable drainage must fit within the site.
Biodiversity net gain
Since 6 August 2026, sites of 0.2 hectares or less are exempt unless priority habitat is affected; larger sites must still deliver at least a 10% gain.
Four routes to a sale
Government policy has repeatedly emphasised the role of small sites in housing supply. We'll check how your council's plan supports them.
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.
Planning and legal points for land in Lincolnshire
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
There's a protected tree
We design around it and allow for root protection areas.
The access is tight
We check whether it can serve the number of homes proposed.
Useful to send us
- The address or postcode
- A rough size, in acres or hectares
- Any planning applications or letters
- Photos of the land and its access
Your questions answered
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.
How do you value a small site?
We work out what the homes would sell for, then deduct build costs, fees, finance, planning costs and a profit margin. What's left is the land value.
Can I see your appraisal?
We'll explain the main figures behind our offer so you can compare it with independent advice.
Do you buy land in Lincolnshire?
Yes. We consider land across Lincolnshire, from Lincoln to the smaller towns and villages. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, and we'll tell you either way.
Small sites by town in Lincolnshire
Find out what we'd pay for your land in Lincolnshire
Send the postcode and a rough size and we'll come back with a straight answer.