Land and new homes in Irvine
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Irvine, then takes suitable sites through planning, design and construction to new homes for sale, for rent and for affordable housing. Landowners start with a free site appraisal; home seekers can register their interest.
Irvine · KA12Free site appraisal
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- Free site appraisalNo cost, no obligation
- Legal fees coveredReasonable fees, on options and promotion
- Nothing to pay upfrontOn promotion: we fund planning
- Direct purchaseSuitable sites, with or without planning
- UK-wideEngland, Wales, Scotland and NI
Irvine at a glance
We cover Irvine as part of Ayrshire. It is about 6 miles west of Kilmarnock, around postcode district KA12. Kilmarnock is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 6 miles, followed by Ayr and Newton Mearns.
In and around Irvine, the land we appraise ranges from redundant agricultural buildings to paddocks on the edge of Irvine, including former garage blocks and yards. In Scotland, where Irvine sits, planning decisions are made by the council as planning authority (or a national park authority in its area).
Tell us where your land is around Irvine and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Irvine
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Irvine
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Irvine
- Sell Land Without Planning in Irvine
- Land Option Agreements in Irvine
- Land Promotion Agreements in Irvine
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Irvine
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Irvine
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Irvine
- Sell Brownfield Land in Irvine
- Sell an Infill Plot in Irvine
- Land Assembly and Access in Irvine
- Free Site Appraisal in Irvine
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Irvine
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Irvine
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Irvine
- New Home Construction in Irvine
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Irvine
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Irvine
- New Homes to Rent in Irvine
- Affordable Housing in Irvine
- Social Housing in Irvine
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Irvine
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Irvine
Planning obligations in Scotland are made under Section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and can cover affordable housing and infrastructure. Once registered against the title, they can bind future owners. Under NPF4, national and major developments must also leave biodiversity in a demonstrably better state. These costs shape what development land near Irvine is worth, which is why our free appraisal explains them before any offer or promotion terms are agreed.
Affordable homes in Irvine are mainly funded through the Scottish Government's Affordable Housing Supply Programme, with councils and registered social landlords building them. Councils set local investment priorities in their Strategic Housing Investment Plans. On private developments, Local Development Plans often require an affordable housing contribution, secured through a Section 75 agreement. Land to Homes can bring forward land and deliver homes for councils and housing associations.
| National planning policy | National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), which forms part of the statutory development plan |
|---|---|
| Local planning document | Local Development Plan (LDP) |
| In-principle consent | Planning permission in principle (PPP), followed by approval of matters specified in conditions |
| How a sale becomes binding | Land sales are concluded through missives, formal letters exchanged between solicitors that become a binding contract once concluded, followed by settlement on the date of entry and registration in the Land Register of Scotland. |
| Developer contributions | Section 75 planning obligations, with Section 69 agreements sometimes used for simple one-off payments |
Common questions in Irvine
Can I sell land without planning permission?
Yes. Land often sells without planning, either for a price that reflects the planning risk or under a deal where the price is set once permission is granted. Land to Homes can buy suitable sites directly, with or without planning and with no onward chain, subject to survey, title and contract, or promote the land through planning with you.
Will I have to pay anything upfront?
Not on a promotion agreement. We fund the planning work, and those costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning permission. You will still need your own solicitor, but on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees, with the amount agreed in the heads of terms.
Can Green Belt land be developed?
Green Belt is land around certain towns and cities where policy keeps land open, so new homes are normally resisted unless a local plan releases the land or there are very special circumstances. In England, recent policy changes introduced grey belt land, which can be more acceptable for development in some cases. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own green belt policies.
What are the New Homes Quality Code and New Homes Ombudsman?
The New Homes Quality Code is a code of practice for developers registered with the New Homes Quality Board, covering how homes are marketed, reserved, sold and handed over, and after-sales care. Buyers of homes from registered developers can usually take unresolved complaints to the New Homes Ombudsman Service. The framework currently covers England, Scotland and Wales.
Do you buy land in Irvine?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Irvine and elsewhere in Ayrshire, including Ayr and Kilmarnock. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.