Land and new homes in Colwyn Bay
In Colwyn Bay, 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.
Colwyn Bay · LL29Free 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 Colwyn Bay
Colwyn Bay sits about 35 miles north-west of Wrexham in Clwyd, in the LL29 postcode district. Nearby, we also cover Rhyl, Bangor (Gwynedd) and Flint, all within 25 miles.
Typical sites we review near Colwyn Bay include paddocks on the edge of Colwyn Bay, redundant agricultural buildings and large and long rear gardens. In Wales, where Colwyn Bay sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the county or county borough council (or a national park authority).
If you own land near Colwyn Bay, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Colwyn Bay
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Colwyn Bay
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Colwyn Bay
- Sell Land Without Planning in Colwyn Bay
- Land Option Agreements in Colwyn Bay
- Land Promotion Agreements in Colwyn Bay
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Colwyn Bay
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Colwyn Bay
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Colwyn Bay
- Sell Brownfield Land in Colwyn Bay
- Sell an Infill Plot in Colwyn Bay
- Land Assembly and Access in Colwyn Bay
- Free Site Appraisal in Colwyn Bay
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Colwyn Bay
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Colwyn Bay
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Colwyn Bay
- New Home Construction in Colwyn Bay
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Colwyn Bay
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Colwyn Bay
- New Homes to Rent in Colwyn Bay
- Affordable Housing in Colwyn Bay
- Social Housing in Colwyn Bay
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Colwyn Bay
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Colwyn Bay
Land to Homes buys and promotes land for new homes across Wales, including around Colwyn Bay. Some landowners prefer a direct sale with no onward chain, subject to survey, title and contract. Others choose a promotion agreement, where we fund the planning work and recover our costs from the sale proceeds only if the land sells with planning. Either way, decisions follow the Local Development Plan and Planning Policy Wales, and nothing is certain until consent is granted.
In Wales, new affordable homes in Colwyn Bay are mainly delivered by councils and registered social landlords, supported by Social Housing Grant, the Welsh Government's main capital programme for affordable housing. Section 106 agreements secure affordable homes on market schemes, in line with Local Development Plan policy. Registered social landlords are registered and regulated by the Welsh Ministers. Land to Homes can bring forward land and build homes with councils and housing associations.
| National planning policy | Planning Policy Wales (Edition 12) and Future Wales: the National Plan 2040, supported by Technical Advice Notes |
|---|---|
| Who decides applications | The local planning authority, usually the county or county borough council (or a national park authority) |
| In-principle consent | Outline planning permission, with reserved matters approved later |
| How a sale becomes binding | As in England, a land sale becomes legally binding on exchange of contracts and finishes on completion, with the title registered at HM Land Registry. |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council has adopted it |
Land and homes in Colwyn Bay: questions
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.
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.
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.
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 work with landowners in Colwyn Bay?
We do. We work with landowners in Colwyn Bay and elsewhere in Clwyd, including Wrexham, Deeside and Hawarden. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.