Sell a small development site in South Glamorgan
If you're looking to sell a small development site anywhere in South Glamorgan, we'll appraise it for free and explain our offer in writing.
Government policy has repeatedly emphasised the role of small sites in housing supply. We'll check how your council's plan supports them.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- No pressure to decide
- Independent advice encouraged
Get an offer for land in South Glamorgan
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Small sites in South Glamorgan at a glance
Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, where demand for homes is high and the city's edges are managed through green wedge policy.
| County | South Glamorgan |
|---|---|
| Country | Wales |
| Towns we cover here | 8 |
| Main town | Cardiff |
| Example postcode districts | CF5, CF10, CF14, CF61, CF62 |
| Planning system | Planning Policy Wales and Local Development Plan |
What we look for in South Glamorgan
- Sites for two to around nine homes
- Corner plots, odd-shaped parcels and leftover land
- Land at the end of cul-de-sacs
- Old yards, depots and lock-up sites
- Sites with an existing permission for a small scheme
Government policy has repeatedly emphasised the role of small sites in housing supply. We'll check how your council's plan supports them.
What affects the price
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.
Access
A short private drive can serve a few homes; more need an adoptable road.
Build costs
Small sites cost more per home to build, which the land price reflects.
Choosing how to sell
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 a sale works
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 Wales's rules mean for your land
Planning framework
Planning in Wales follows Planning Policy Wales, the national plan Future Wales and the Local Development Plan, prepared by the council or, in a national park, the park authority. When plans are reviewed, landowners can put land forward as a candidate site.
Biodiversity
Wales doesn't use England's 10% net gain metric. Planning Policy Wales expects development to deliver a net benefit for biodiversity.
Section 106 and CIL
Section 106 agreements apply in Wales, and a small number of Welsh councils charge the Community Infrastructure Levy.
When the land isn't straightforward
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.
The access is tight
We check whether it can serve the number of homes proposed.
Useful to send us
- A rough size, in acres or hectares
- Any planning applications or letters
- Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
- How soon you'd ideally like to sell
Common questions
What is a small site?
Usually a site for fewer than ten homes. Definitions vary, but these are the sites larger builders often pass over.
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 South Glamorgan?
Yes. We consider land across South Glamorgan, from Cardiff 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 South Glamorgan
Find out what we'd pay for your land in South Glamorgan
Send the postcode and a rough size and we'll come back with a straight answer.