Land and new homes in Cambridgeshire
Land to Homes is a land and new-homes business covering Cambridgeshire. We can buy suitable land directly, fund the planning on promotion and option deals, and deliver homes for sale, rent and affordable housing. Every land enquiry starts with a free, no-obligation appraisal.
CambridgeshireFree 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
Our coverage in Cambridgeshire
Across Cambridgeshire, we cover Peterborough and 6 other towns, among them Wisbech, Cambridge and March. Neighbouring areas we also cover include Rutland, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire.
In and around Cambridgeshire, the land we appraise ranges from land that already has planning permission to backland plots with a workable access, including infill gaps along existing streets. In England, where Cambridgeshire sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
A postcode and a rough boundary are enough for us to start a free appraisal of land near Cambridgeshire.
Services in Cambridgeshire
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Cambridgeshire
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Cambridgeshire
- Sell Land Without Planning in Cambridgeshire
- Land Option Agreements in Cambridgeshire
- Land Promotion Agreements in Cambridgeshire
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Cambridgeshire
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Cambridgeshire
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Cambridgeshire
- Sell Brownfield Land in Cambridgeshire
- Sell an Infill Plot in Cambridgeshire
- Land Assembly and Access in Cambridgeshire
- Free Site Appraisal in Cambridgeshire
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Cambridgeshire
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Cambridgeshire
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Cambridgeshire
- New Home Construction in Cambridgeshire
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Cambridgeshire
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Cambridgeshire
- New Homes to Rent in Cambridgeshire
- Affordable Housing in Cambridgeshire
- Social Housing in Cambridgeshire
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Cambridgeshire
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in Cambridgeshire
In England, most planning applications for new homes in Cambridgeshire are decided by the local planning authority, usually the council, using its Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework. Many landowners sell without planning, either outright or through an option or promotion agreement that funds the application first. Land to Homes offers a free site appraisal, pays your reasonable legal fees on option and promotion agreements, and can buy suitable sites directly, subject to survey, title and contract.
Affordable homes in Cambridgeshire are usually funded through a mix of Section 106 contributions from market schemes and grant from Homes England's Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036, or from the Greater London Authority in London. Registered providers, regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing, own and manage most of them. Land to Homes can bring forward land and build homes for councils and housing associations, including homes for Social Rent.
| National planning policy | National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised August 2026, with national planning practice guidance |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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 |
Questions about Land and homes in Cambridgeshire
Is the site appraisal really free?
Yes. Our site appraisal is free and carries no obligation. It covers access, planning policy, likely constraints and an indicative number of homes, and we talk you through the routes open to you. You do not have to agree to anything afterwards, and we will tell you plainly if the land is not suitable for us.
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.
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 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.
Is Cambridgeshire an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land across Cambridgeshire, including Huntingdon, March and St Neots. Where a site suits us we can buy it directly, or set up an option or promotion agreement. On promotion there is nothing to pay upfront.