Land and new homes in Ely
Land to Homes is a land and new-homes business covering Ely. 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.
Ely · CB7Free 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 Ely fits
Ely (CB7) is one of the Cambridgeshire towns we cover, about 25 miles south-east of Peterborough. Nearby, we also cover Newmarket, March and Cambridge, all within 15 miles. Within England, Ely falls in the East of England region.
Typical sites we review near Ely include redundant commercial buildings, former garage blocks and yards and small holdings and pony paddocks. As Ely is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
If you own land near Ely, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Ely
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Ely
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Ely
- Sell Land Without Planning in Ely
- Land Option Agreements in Ely
- Land Promotion Agreements in Ely
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Ely
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Ely
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Ely
- Sell Brownfield Land in Ely
- Sell an Infill Plot in Ely
- Land Assembly and Access in Ely
- Free Site Appraisal in Ely
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Ely
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Ely
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Ely
- New Home Construction in Ely
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Ely
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Ely
- New Homes to Rent in Ely
- Affordable Housing in Ely
- Social Housing in Ely
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Ely
Funders and partners
Planning in Ely: the English rules
Whether a field or large garden could take homes depends mostly on the council's Local Plan and national policy. Under the National Planning Policy Framework, plans define settlement boundaries, and land just outside Ely may still come forward if it is allocated, previously developed or meets evidenced unmet housing need. Smaller housing schemes can also use Permission in Principle, an England-only route that settles location, use and amount first. Our free appraisal explains which route suits your land.
If you rent privately in Ely, the Renters' Rights Act 2025 now shapes your tenancy: most tenancies run from one rent period to the next, rent can usually only be raised once a year through a formal process, and no-fault evictions have ended. Affordable options in England include Social Rent, Affordable Rent at up to 80% of market rent, and shared ownership. Land to Homes plans homes for sale and rent, and you can register interest now.
| National planning policy | National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised August 2026, with national planning practice guidance |
|---|---|
| Who decides applications | The local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority) |
| 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. |
Land and homes in Ely: questions
How do I register interest in a new home?
Tell us your contact details, preferred areas, the type and size of home, whether you want to buy or rent, and your timing. Registering is free, it is not a reservation or an application, and you can ask us to remove your details at any time. We use it to contact you and to understand what people need.
Do you buy land directly?
Yes, on suitable sites. We can buy land directly, with or without planning permission and with no onward chain, subject to survey, title and contract. Whether a direct purchase suits you depends on the site and on whether you would rather have certainty now or wait for planning to change what the land is worth.
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.
Do I need my own solicitor to sell land?
Yes. Every landowner should have their own solicitor on a land sale or agreement, and many also use a land agent or chartered surveyor. On option and promotion agreements with Land to Homes, we pay your reasonable legal fees, with the amount agreed up front in the heads of terms before you instruct anyone.
Is Ely an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Ely and elsewhere in Cambridgeshire, including St Neots, Huntingdon and Peterborough. 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.