Outright purchase for land in Dyfed
We agree a price and buy the land, with no planning condition attached.
An outright purchase is a straightforward sale: we agree a price, carry out due diligence, exchange contracts and complete, without waiting for planning permission. It gives a landowner certainty and speed, and suits land with planning permission or a clear planning route.
Outright purchase for land in Dyfed
We use outright purchases for suitable land across Dyfed. Dyfed covers west and south-west Wales, from Llanelli and the Amman valley to Carmarthen, Aberystwyth, Haverfordwest and the Milford Haven waterway. There is no green belt, but the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and part of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park are major constraints. Phosphate limits in the Teifi and Cleddau river catchments have slowed some housing schemes, and sites often come forward as edge-of-town land, village infill and farm buildings.
Housing growth in Dyfed is planned through Local Development Plans, with land submitted at the candidate site stage. Llanelli, Carmarthen and the Haven towns see most demand, while flood risk under TAN 15 matters on the Loughor estuary, the coast and river valleys such as the Tywi.
Flood risk in Wales is assessed under Technical Advice Note 15 and the Flood Map for Planning, which can be decisive for land near rivers and the coast.
In Wales a planning permission usually lasts five years before work must begin, and land purchases are subject to Land Transaction Tax rather than Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Parts of Dyfed fall within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Protected landscapes carry strong policy protection, so land in or next to them needs particularly careful assessment.
In short: we agree a price and buy the land, with no planning condition attached. It usually suits land with outline or full planning permission; brownfield and redundant buildings with a clear route; owners who want certainty and a clean break. See how an outright purchase works for the full process, pros and cons.
Land in Dyfed that often suits an outright purchase
WantedBrownfield land
Former works, depots and yards in and around Carmarthen can make good housing sites once the ground and neighbouring uses are understood. Common for brownfield, with contamination and demolition allowed for in the price.
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WantedGarden and backland plots
Around Carmarthen, garden land is most promising where a lane already runs behind the houses or two or three neighbours can sell together. Possible where consent already exists.
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WantedSmall sites
We want to hear about plots for a few homes anywhere around Carmarthen, including ones a larger builder has already turned down. Common where consent exists or the case is strong.
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WantedCommercial and industrial sites
Older business land around Carmarthen, especially units now surrounded by housing, is the kind of commercial site we would like to discuss. Common, with leases and remediation reflected in timing and price.
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WantedRedundant buildings
Redundant buildings in Carmarthen often sit in the heart of things, close to shops and transport, which can make them strong residential sites. Common for empty buildings, with conversion costs reflected in the price.
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WantedBarns and rural buildings
In the countryside around Carmarthen, redundant barns and yards can sometimes become homes, depending on the building and the route available. Possible where planning consent exists.
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WantedSites with lapsed or refused planning
If a scheme near Carmarthen was refused or ran out of time, the officer's report usually shows what a better application would need. Possible where the fix is clear and low risk.
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WantedAllocated and promoted land
We are interested in land around Carmarthen at any plan stage, from a first submission to an adopted allocation. Common for allocated land with a clear path to an application.
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Outright purchase: questions
Can I include overage in an outright sale?
Yes. If you want a share of any future uplift, for example if a larger scheme is later approved, an overage clause can be negotiated.
Do you need to survey the land first?
We usually carry out some checks before exchange, such as title review, searches and, where relevant, ground or ecology surveys.
Will you pay a deposit?
Deposits on exchange are common and are agreed as part of the heads of terms.
Do you use outright purchases for land in Dyfed?
Yes. We use outright purchases across Dyfed and the rest of Wales, where the structure suits the site and the owner.