Land and new homes in Gerrards Cross
In Gerrards Cross, Land to Homes works with landowners who want to sell, option or promote land for housing, and with councils and housing associations on affordable homes. We manage planning and building on the sites we take forward, and people looking for a home can register their interest.
Gerrards Cross · SL9Free site appraisal
Tell us about your land and we will call you back. No cost, no obligation.
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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
Where Gerrards Cross fits
In Buckinghamshire, Gerrards Cross lies about 33 miles south of Milton Keynes; its central postcode district is SL9. The nearest other places we cover are Chalfont St Peter (2 miles), Uxbridge (4 miles) and Rickmansworth (5 miles). Gerrards Cross is in the South East region of England.
In and around Gerrards Cross, the land we appraise ranges from backland plots with a workable access to redundant agricultural buildings, including land that already has planning permission. As Gerrards Cross is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
Send us a postcode in or near SL9 and we will start with a free desktop appraisal.
Services in Gerrards Cross
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Gerrards Cross
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Gerrards Cross
- Sell Land Without Planning in Gerrards Cross
- Land Option Agreements in Gerrards Cross
- Land Promotion Agreements in Gerrards Cross
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Gerrards Cross
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Gerrards Cross
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Gerrards Cross
- Sell Brownfield Land in Gerrards Cross
- Sell an Infill Plot in Gerrards Cross
- Land Assembly and Access in Gerrards Cross
- Free Site Appraisal in Gerrards Cross
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Gerrards Cross
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Gerrards Cross
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Gerrards Cross
- New Home Construction in Gerrards Cross
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Gerrards Cross
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Gerrards Cross
- New Homes to Rent in Gerrards Cross
- Affordable Housing in Gerrards Cross
- Social Housing in Gerrards Cross
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Gerrards Cross
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in Gerrards Cross
If your land near Gerrards Cross 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.
Buying a new-build home in Gerrards Cross follows the usual English process: an offer, conveyancing, exchange of contracts, which makes the purchase binding, and completion. Many buyers arrange a snagging inspection to find defects. New homes are usually covered by a structural warranty, and developers registered under the New Homes Quality Code give buyers access to the New Homes Ombudsman Service. We have no homes on sale yet, so register your interest to hear about future homes.
| Local planning document | Local Plan |
|---|---|
| In-principle consent | Outline planning permission, with reserved matters approved later |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
| How a sale becomes binding | A land sale becomes legally binding on exchange of contracts and finishes on completion, after which the buyer registers the title with HM Land Registry. |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Your questions answered for Gerrards Cross
How is the price of development land worked out?
Development land is usually valued by working back from what the finished homes would be worth, then deducting build costs, infrastructure, planning obligations such as affordable housing, fees, finance and a developer's margin. This is called a residual valuation. We do not quote land values online; our free appraisal explains the factors that affect your site.
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.
What is a new-build warranty?
It is an insurance-backed policy covering certain defects in a new home for a set period after completion. The builder is usually responsible for most defects early in the cover, and the warranty provider covers major structural problems later. Most mortgage lenders expect a recognised warranty, or a professional consultant's certificate, before they lend on a new home.
What is biodiversity net gain?
Biodiversity net gain is a requirement in England for most new developments to leave natural habitat in a measurably better state than before, assessed using a statutory metric. It can be delivered on site, off site or, as a last resort, through statutory credits. It affects how much land a scheme needs. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own biodiversity policies.
Do you work with landowners in Gerrards Cross?
We do. We work with landowners in Gerrards Cross and elsewhere in Buckinghamshire, including Milton Keynes, Bletchley and Aylesbury. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.