Small Lands Sales

You can apply to buy small areas of Housing land – usually narrow strips of grass beside homes or footpaths.

This does not cover:

• Large land areas with development potential
• Community asset transfers

Does not include land with potential for development or new builds.

When might a sale be approved

We may consider a sale if:

• It provides a community benefit (for example, tidying up misused land)
• The land is difficult or costly to maintain
• You have health reasons or other extenuating personal circumstances

In most cases, we will not approve sales that only benefit an individual with no wider purpose.

Costs and fees

It should be noted that the sale process involves the following fees that currently total a minimum of £1,900 (exclusive of VAT):-

• Valuation fee - £800 + VAT
• Legal fees - £1,100 +VAT

If the valuation fee is higher than £800 + VAT, you will be responsible for recovering the actual costs.

You may also need to:

• Apply for planning permission (for example, change of use to garden ground)
• Prepare a deed plan in line with Registers of Scotland rules
• Pay for other statutory permissions if required

How to apply

Email us to describe:

• Where the land is located
• Its size and boundaries
• Your intended use

A Designated Officer will contact you to assess eligibility.