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Sell strategic land and large sites in Hythe

We buy strategic land across Hampshire. In Hythe, as everywhere, the offer depends on the land itself: its access, its planning prospects and what can sensibly be built.

Large sites on the edge of towns are where much of the country's new housing ends up. Getting there takes local plan promotion, technical studies and patience, and the deal needs to reflect that.

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  • No pressure to decide
  • Independent advice encouraged

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Land around Hythe

Hythe (SO45) sits in OS grid square SU40, some 3 miles south of Southampton. Sites between here and Southampton or Eastleigh are just as much of interest to us.

TownHythe
CountyHampshire
CountryEngland
Postcode districtSO45
OS grid squareSU40
Nearest towns we coverSouthampton (3 mi), Totton (6 mi), Eastleigh (8 mi)
Distance from SouthamptonAbout 3 miles south
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Aerial view of several farm fields between a market town and a ring road

What we look for around Hythe

  • Sites that can be reached from a main road or a new junction
  • Land being considered in a local plan review
  • Sites close to schools, shops and public transport
  • Land where a phased scheme could start on a smaller first phase

If you own a large block of land next to a town, the right partner and the right agreement matter more than a fast headline price. We explain each structure and what it means for you.

How we arrive at a figure for land in Hampshire

Local plan timing

A site that can be put forward at the next plan review has a clearer route to permission.

Infrastructure

New roads, schools or drainage on a large scheme are paid for out of land value.

Term length

Longer agreements give more time for planning but tie up your land for longer.

Phasing

Large sites are often bought in phases, with payments staged to match.

Ways to sell this land

Outright purchase

Rare on unallocated strategic land, but possible at a risk-adjusted price.

Subject-to-planning sale

A fixed or formula price paid once an acceptable permission is granted.

Option agreements

The usual route: an option fee now and a price based on market value later.

Joint ventures

Lets you share in the development value if you can wait for it.

From first call to completion

  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. Solicitors complete the sale

    Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.

What England's rules mean for your land

Green belt and grey belt

Green belt land is protected from inappropriate development. National policy in England also recognises 'grey belt': green belt land that doesn't strongly contribute to key green belt purposes, where housing can be acceptable if further tests are met.

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.

Farm tenancies

Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies and farm business tenancies have their own notice and compensation rules, which affect when land can be developed.

When the land isn't straightforward

Several family members own the land

We can work with all owners and their advisers, and agreements can set out how payments are split.

You are worried about being tied up for years

We agree a term with clear milestones, so the agreement can end if planning stalls.

Useful to send us

  • A rough size, in acres or hectares
  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Photos of the land and its access
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Common questions

What counts as strategic land?

There's no legal definition. In practice it means larger sites, often over five acres, whose route to development runs through the local plan or a major planning application.

How long do strategic land deals last?

Terms vary with the site and the plan timetable. Several years is common, with options to extend if planning is progressing.

Can I farm the land while planning is pursued?

Usually, yes. Agreements normally let you keep using the land until the buyer needs it.

Do you buy land in Hythe?

Yes. We consider land in and around Hythe and across Hampshire. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.

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