Land and new homes in Swadlincote
In Swadlincote, 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.
Swadlincote · DE11Free 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 Swadlincote
Swadlincote sits about 11 miles south of Derby in Derbyshire, in the DE11 postcode district. Close by, our coverage also takes in Burton upon Trent, Coalville and Derby. Within England, Swadlincote falls in the East Midlands region. From our Birmingham head office in Great Barr, Swadlincote is about 22 miles away.
Around Swadlincote we look at fields put forward or allocated in the local plan, corner plots and side gardens and land that already has planning permission. In England, where Swadlincote sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
Tell us where your land is around Swadlincote and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Swadlincote
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Swadlincote
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Swadlincote
- Sell Land Without Planning in Swadlincote
- Land Option Agreements in Swadlincote
- Land Promotion Agreements in Swadlincote
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Swadlincote
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Swadlincote
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Swadlincote
- Sell Brownfield Land in Swadlincote
- Sell an Infill Plot in Swadlincote
- Land Assembly and Access in Swadlincote
- Free Site Appraisal in Swadlincote
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Swadlincote
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Swadlincote
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Swadlincote
- New Home Construction in Swadlincote
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Swadlincote
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Swadlincote
- New Homes to Rent in Swadlincote
- Affordable Housing in Swadlincote
- Social Housing in Swadlincote
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Swadlincote
Funders and partners
Planning in Swadlincote: the English rules
If your land near Swadlincote lies in the Green Belt, national policy still protects it, but England's planning framework now recognises grey belt: Green Belt land that is previously developed or does not strongly contribute to certain Green Belt purposes. Where there is evidenced unmet need and the location is sustainable, grey belt housing can be acceptable, with major schemes meeting the Golden Rules on affordable housing, infrastructure and green space. Planning is never guaranteed, so we check policy, access and constraints first.
Renting a new home in Swadlincote? In England, most private tenancies are now assured periodic tenancies with no fixed end date, and since 1 May 2026 landlords can no longer use section 21 no-fault evictions. New-build buyers usually receive a structural warranty and buy through exchange of contracts and completion, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax where it is due. Land to Homes has no homes for sale or rent yet, but you can register your interest.
| 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) |
| 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 Swadlincote
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.
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 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 Swadlincote?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Swadlincote and elsewhere in Derbyshire, including Belper, Buxton and Alfreton. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.