Land and new homes in Bude
In Bude, 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.
Bude · EX23Free 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
Land and homes around Bude
About 45 miles north-east of Truro, Bude is part of our Cornwall coverage, centred on postcode district EX23. Nearby, we also cover Launceston, Bideford and Bodmin, all within 26 miles. Bude is part of England’s South West region.
Typical sites we review near Bude include backland plots with a workable access, infill gaps along existing streets and land behind street frontages. Planning in Bude follows England’s rules: the National Planning Policy Framework sets national policy and the council’s Local Plan sets local policy.
If you own land near Bude, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Bude
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Bude
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Bude
- Sell Land Without Planning in Bude
- Land Option Agreements in Bude
- Land Promotion Agreements in Bude
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Bude
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Bude
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Bude
- Sell Brownfield Land in Bude
- Sell an Infill Plot in Bude
- Land Assembly and Access in Bude
- Free Site Appraisal in Bude
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Bude
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Bude
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Bude
- New Home Construction in Bude
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Bude
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Bude
- New Homes to Rent in Bude
- Affordable Housing in Bude
- Social Housing in Bude
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Bude
Funders and partners
Planning and land rules in Bude
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 Bude 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 Bude, 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.
| 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 |
Common questions in Bude
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 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.
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 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 you buy land in Bude?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Bude and elsewhere in Cornwall, including St Austell, Bodmin and Camborne. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.