Sell land subject to planning in Selby
Before you agree a subject-to-planning sale on land near Selby, it helps to know exactly when you'd be paid, who carries the planning risk and how the price is set.
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
- No pressure to decide
- Independent advice encouraged
Selling land near Selby?
Free, no-obligation appraisal.
Selby at a glance
From Selby, it's 10 miles to Goole and 12 miles to Pontefract. We buy land across that whole stretch of North Yorkshire, not only within the town.
England's largest county, taking in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks, with green belt around York.
| Town | Selby |
|---|---|
| County | North Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | YO8 |
| OS grid square | SE63 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Goole (10 mi), Pontefract (12 mi), York (12 mi) |
| Distance from York | About 12 miles south |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| When you're paid | On completion, after permission is granted |
| Planning costs | Ours |
Who a subject-to-planning sale works best for
- Land where a previous permission has lapsed
- Brownfield sites needing a housing permission
- Owners willing to wait for a higher price
- Sites where the planning period can be agreed in advance
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
Acceptable permission
The contract defines what counts as an acceptable consent.
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.
Price adjustments
Some contracts adjust the price for the number of homes approved.
Land near Selby that a subject-to-planning sale suits
Large strategic sites in Selby
A fixed or formula price paid once an acceptable permission is granted.
Green belt and grey belt land in Selby
Suits brownfield green belt sites where a scheme can be tested quickly.
Garden land and backland in Selby
The usual route for garden land: we complete when permission is granted.
Inherited and probate land in Selby
Possible if beneficiaries are happy to wait for a higher price.
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.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
Rules that apply in England
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 want to know what 'acceptable' permission means
The contract defines it, such as a minimum number of homes. Your solicitor should check it carefully.
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
- A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
- Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
- Photos of the land and its access
- How soon you'd ideally like to sell
Common questions
Who pays for the planning application?
We do, along with the surveys and consultants needed to support it.
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.
Do I get a deposit?
A deposit is usually paid on exchange, with terms set out in the contract.
Can you visit land near Selby?
Yes. Once we've looked at the title and planning position, we arrange a site visit if the land looks suitable. Send the address or postcode to start.
Also near Selby
Other land types and routes
- Development land
- Land with planning permission
- Land without planning permission
- Large strategic sites
- Green belt and grey belt land
- Land for affordable homes
- Farmland and agricultural land
- Paddocks and equestrian land
- Barns and rural buildings
- Building plots
- Garden land and backland
- Infill plots and gap sites
- Small sites
- Garage sites
- Brownfield land
- Redundant commercial and industrial land
- Inherited and probate land
- Landlocked land and access problems
- Outright purchase
- Option agreements
- Joint ventures
- All land in Selby
- Subject-to-planning sale in North Yorkshire
Ready to talk about your land in Selby?
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.