Development land wanted in Somerset
Land wanted throughout Somerset: plots, fields, brownfield sites and buildings.
Somerset, as used here, includes Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Portishead, Clevedon and Keynsham as well as Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater and Frome. Green Belt lies around Bath and Bristol in the north, and Exmoor National Park and the Mendip Hills, Quantock Hills, Blackdown Hills, Cranborne Chase and Cotswolds National Landscapes cover much of the rest. The Somerset Levels and Moors are at high flood risk, so sites on higher ground are often favoured.
What land do we want in Somerset?
Nutrient neutrality advice linked to the Somerset Levels and Moors protected sites has affected housing across much of the county. The M5 corridor through Bridgwater and Taunton, and growth linked to Hinkley Point C, have increased demand for land near those towns.
Where an English council cannot show a five-year supply of housing land, or its Housing Delivery Test result falls below 75%, the August 2026 NPPF can give policy support to suitable housing outside settlement boundaries.
Since 6 August 2026, non-major development on sites of 0.2 hectares or less in England has generally been exempt from mandatory biodiversity net gain, unless priority habitat is affected. That makes many small sites simpler to bring forward.
Some land in Somerset is designated Green Belt. If your land is within it, it may still qualify as grey belt or previously developed land under national policy, subject to the Golden Rules.
Parts of Somerset fall within Exmoor National Park, Mendip Hills National Landscape, Quantock Hills National Landscape, Blackdown Hills National Landscape, Cranborne Chase National Landscape and Cotswolds National Landscape. Protected landscapes carry strong policy protection, so land in or next to them needs particularly careful assessment.
Land we want in Somerset
WantedResidential development land
Around Taunton, the residential land that tends to work is close to existing homes, shops and transport rather than out on its own.
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WantedLand with planning permission
If you hold a consent in or near Taunton, send us the decision notice and the approved drawings; that is usually enough for a first view.
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WantedLand without planning permission
Near Taunton, land without planning is worth discussing where it adjoins existing homes or has been put forward to the council's plan.
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WantedBrownfield land
Former works, depots and yards in and around Taunton can make good housing sites once the ground and neighbouring uses are understood.
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WantedInfill plots
Infill gaps in Taunton's established streets can be among the easiest small sites to bring forward when the design respects the neighbours.
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WantedGarden and backland plots
Backland development in Taunton turns on access and privacy; we look at both before suggesting whether an application is worth making.
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WantedFarmland and paddocks
We are looking for farmland near Taunton with a realistic access, ideally land the owner has already put forward to the local plan.
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WantedGreen Belt and grey belt land
Green Belt edges in Somerset vary a great deal, so we assess each parcel against the national tests before suggesting a deal.
Learn moreWantedStrategic land
Around Taunton, strategic sites tend to be the big fields between the built edge and the main roads, where a whole new neighbourhood could be planned.
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WantedSmall sites
In Taunton, small sites are often the leftover pieces: a side garden, an old garage block or a gap where a building once stood.
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WantedCommercial and industrial sites
In Taunton, industrial land that has drifted out of use can often be reimagined as homes, subject to the council's view on employment land.
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WantedRedundant buildings
We are interested in buildings around Taunton that have outlived their original use, whether they would be converted or replaced.
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WantedBarns and rural buildings
We look at barns and rural yards around Taunton and give a straight view on whether conversion or replacement is realistic.
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WantedGarage courts and yards
Garage courts tucked behind homes in Taunton are often ideal for a small number of new houses or bungalows.
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WantedSites with lapsed or refused planning
Sites around Taunton with an old refusal can be worth a second look, especially where local or national policy has since changed.
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WantedAllocated and promoted land
We are interested in land around Taunton at any plan stage, from a first submission to an adopted allocation.
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How we could buy land in Somerset
Outright purchase
We agree a price and buy the land, with no planning condition attached.
Outright purchaseSubject-to-planning contract
We agree a price now and complete once a satisfactory planning permission is granted.
Subject-to-planning contractOption agreement
You grant us the right to buy within a set period, usually for an option premium, while we pursue planning.
Option agreementJoint venture
You contribute the land, we fund and manage planning and delivery, and the proceeds are shared as agreed.
Joint ventureWhat happens next
Send the basics
A postcode or plan and a few lines about the land are enough to start.
We do the homework
We check planning history, policy, flood maps and access at no cost to you.
We explain the options
You get a written proposal covering price, structure and timing.
Agree and proceed
Once you are happy, solicitors are instructed and the deal moves forward.
Selling land in Somerset: questions
Do you buy development land in Somerset?
Yes. We buy land with and without planning permission across Somerset, from single plots to larger sites, and we welcome introductions from local agents.
Which towns in Somerset do you cover?
We look at land anywhere in Somerset. Our town pages include Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater and Portishead, but land in any town or village is welcome.
Is there Green Belt in Somerset?
Yes, parts of Somerset are Green Belt, though not every town has any nearby. Some Green Belt land may qualify as grey belt or previously developed land under national policy.
Do I pay anything for an appraisal?
No. Our appraisal is free and there is no obligation to sell to us.