Land and new homes in Kendal
Land to Homes is a land and new-homes business covering Kendal. 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.
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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
Kendal at a glance
About 40 miles south of Carlisle, Kendal is part of our Cumbria coverage, centred on postcode district LA9. Nearby, we also cover Morecambe, Lancaster and Penrith, all within 23 miles. Kendal is in the North West region of England.
Typical sites we review near Kendal include small holdings and pony paddocks, corner plots and side gardens and paddocks on the edge of Kendal. Planning in Kendal follows England’s rules: the National Planning Policy Framework sets national policy and the council’s Local Plan sets local policy.
Tell us where your land is around Kendal and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Kendal
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Kendal
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Kendal
- Sell Land Without Planning in Kendal
- Land Option Agreements in Kendal
- Land Promotion Agreements in Kendal
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Kendal
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Kendal
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Kendal
- Sell Brownfield Land in Kendal
- Sell an Infill Plot in Kendal
- Land Assembly and Access in Kendal
- Free Site Appraisal in Kendal
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Kendal
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Kendal
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Kendal
- New Home Construction in Kendal
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Kendal
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Kendal
- New Homes to Rent in Kendal
- Affordable Housing in Kendal
- Social Housing in Kendal
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Kendal
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in Kendal
Selling development land in Kendal usually starts with heads of terms, a short written summary of price, conditions and fees, before solicitors draft the contract. In England the sale becomes binding on exchange of contracts and finishes on completion, with the title then registered at HM Land Registry. The buyer normally pays Stamp Duty Land Tax. On option and promotion agreements with Land to Homes, your reasonable legal fees are covered, with the amount agreed in the heads of terms.
Councils and housing associations around Kendal can bid for grant through Homes England's Social and Affordable Homes Programme, which funds Social Rent, Affordable Rent at up to 80% of market rent, and shared ownership. Landlords of the rented homes must be registered with the Regulator of Social Housing. National policy also expects local plans to set a minimum Social Rent proportion for major development. Land to Homes is ready to discuss sites, partnership and delivery.
| 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) |
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Land and homes in Kendal: questions
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.
How do I sell land for development?
Start with an appraisal of what the land could take and the routes open to you: a direct sale, an option agreement or a promotion agreement. Then take independent advice from a solicitor and, ideally, a land agent before agreeing heads of terms. Land to Homes offers a free, no-obligation site appraisal and explains each route in writing.
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.
Do you buy land in Kendal?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Kendal and elsewhere in Cumbria, including Whitehaven, Carlisle and Penrith. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.