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Sell land subject to planning in Hitchin

Choosing how to sell matters as much as choosing who to sell to. For land near Hitchin, a subject-to-planning sale trades certainty and timing in a particular way.

This route suits most building plots, garden land and small sites, where the planning process can be measured in months rather than years.

  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • Independent advice encouraged
  • We fund the planning work

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Hitchin at a glance

Hitchin lies in Hertfordshire, some 21 miles north of Watford. Nearby, we also look at land around Letchworth Garden City (3 miles), Stevenage (5 miles) and Henlow (6 miles).

TownHitchin
CountyHertfordshire
CountryEngland
Postcode districtSG4
OS grid squareTL12
Nearest towns we coverLetchworth Garden City (3 mi), Stevenage (5 mi), Henlow (6 mi)
Distance from WatfordAbout 21 miles north
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
When you're paidOn completion, after permission is granted
Planning costsOurs
Land surveyor with a GNSS survey pole in a grass field next to a hedgerow

Is a subject-to-planning sale right for your land?

  • Building plots and garden land without permission
  • Brownfield sites needing a housing permission
  • Owners willing to wait for a higher price
  • Land with a registered title

This route suits most building plots, garden land and small sites, where the planning process can be measured in months rather than years.

What to check in a subject-to-planning sale

Price basis

The price is set against the land's value with permission, so it's usually higher than an unconditional offer.

Appeals

Contracts say whether we can appeal a refusal and how long that adds.

Deposit

A deposit is usually paid on exchange and held until completion.

Your use meanwhile

You normally keep using the land until completion.

Land near Hitchin that a subject-to-planning sale suits

Development land in Hitchin

Lets you lock in a price now that is paid once we secure permission.

Farmland and agricultural land in Hitchin

Higher price paid when permission is granted on the field.

Garage sites in Hitchin

The most common route for garage courts.

Redundant commercial and industrial land in Hitchin

We complete once housing is approved, with your business using the site meanwhile.

How a sale works

  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.

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

You're worried about being tied up indefinitely

A long-stop date sets the maximum time. If permission isn't granted by then, you're free.

You're worried we'll get permission for something you don't like

The contract can set out the scheme or limits on what we apply for.

Useful to send us

  • The address or postcode
  • Your title number, if you know it
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

What people ask us about a subject-to-planning sale

What happens if planning is refused?

We may appeal if the contract allows. If permission isn't secured by the long-stop date, the contract ends and you keep your land.

Can I still use the land before completion?

Usually yes, until we need access for surveys or until completion.

How long does the planning stage take?

In England the statutory period is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major ones; in Wales it's eight weeks. Both extend to sixteen weeks where an environmental impact assessment is needed, and surveys, validation and negotiation often add time.

Do you buy land in Hitchin?

Yes. We consider land in and around Hitchin and across Hertfordshire. 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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Ready to talk about your land in Hitchin?

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

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