Land and new homes in Bracknell
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Bracknell, 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.
Bracknell · RG12Free 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
Bracknell at a glance
Bracknell sits about 10 miles east of Reading in Berkshire, in the RG12 postcode district. The nearest other places we cover are Crowthorne (3 miles), Wokingham (4 miles) and Sandhurst (5 miles). Within England, Bracknell falls in the South East region.
Typical sites we review near Bracknell include corner plots and side gardens, former garage blocks and yards and redundant agricultural buildings. Planning in Bracknell follows England’s rules: the National Planning Policy Framework sets national policy and the council’s Local Plan sets local policy.
Send us a postcode in or near RG12 and we will start with a free desktop appraisal.
Services in Bracknell
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Bracknell
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Bracknell
- Sell Land Without Planning in Bracknell
- Land Option Agreements in Bracknell
- Land Promotion Agreements in Bracknell
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Bracknell
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Bracknell
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Bracknell
- Sell Brownfield Land in Bracknell
- Sell an Infill Plot in Bracknell
- Land Assembly and Access in Bracknell
- Free Site Appraisal in Bracknell
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Bracknell
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Bracknell
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Bracknell
- New Home Construction in Bracknell
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Bracknell
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Bracknell
- New Homes to Rent in Bracknell
- Affordable Housing in Bracknell
- Social Housing in Bracknell
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Bracknell
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in Bracknell
If your land near Bracknell lies in the Green Belt, national policy still protects it, but England's planning framework now recognises grey belt: Green Belt land that is previously developed or does not strongly contribute to certain Green Belt purposes. Where there is evidenced unmet need and the location is sustainable, grey belt housing can be acceptable, with major schemes meeting the Golden Rules on affordable housing, infrastructure and green space. Planning is never guaranteed, so we check policy, access and constraints first.
Councils and housing associations around Bracknell can bid for grant through Homes England's Social and Affordable Homes Programme, which funds Social Rent, Affordable Rent at up to 80% of market rent, and shared ownership. Landlords of the rented homes must be registered with the Regulator of Social Housing. National policy also expects local plans to set a minimum Social Rent proportion for major development. Land to Homes is ready to discuss sites, partnership and delivery.
| Local planning document | Local Plan |
|---|---|
| Who decides applications | The local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority) |
| In-principle consent | Outline planning permission, with reserved matters approved later |
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Questions about Land and homes in Bracknell
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.
Can you guarantee my land will get planning permission?
No one can guarantee planning permission. Decisions rest with the planning authority or, on appeal, an independent appeal body. What we can do is assess the prospects honestly, prepare a thorough application and deal with likely objections early. If we think a site is unlikely to succeed, we will tell you before anyone spends time or money on it.
What is planning permission?
Planning permission is consent from the planning authority to carry out development, such as building new homes or changing the use of land. Applications are judged against the local development plan and national policy, which differ in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Permission can be full, or outline, which is called planning permission in principle in Scotland.
What are heads of terms?
Heads of terms are a short written summary of the main points of a deal, such as the price or price formula, the length of an option or promotion, who pays which costs and any conditions. They are not usually legally binding, but they guide the solicitors who draft the contract. We set out your legal fee cover in them.
Do you buy land in Bracknell?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Bracknell and elsewhere in Berkshire, including Thatcham, Slough and Reading. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.