Land and new homes in Devon
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Devon, then takes suitable sites through planning, design and construction to new homes for sale, for rent and for affordable housing. Landowners start with a free site appraisal; home seekers can register their interest.
DevonFree site 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
Where we work in Devon
Our Devon coverage takes in 10 towns and cities, centred on Plymouth and including Torquay, Exeter and Paignton. If your land is near a boundary, we also cover Cornwall, Somerset and Bristol.
Sites worth a conversation around Devon: land that already has planning permission, land behind street frontages and infill gaps along existing streets. As Devon is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
A postcode and a rough boundary are enough for us to start a free appraisal of land near Devon.
Services in Devon
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Devon
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Devon
- Sell Land Without Planning in Devon
- Land Option Agreements in Devon
- Land Promotion Agreements in Devon
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Devon
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Devon
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Devon
- Sell Brownfield Land in Devon
- Sell an Infill Plot in Devon
- Land Assembly and Access in Devon
- Free Site Appraisal in Devon
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Devon
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Devon
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Devon
- New Home Construction in Devon
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Devon
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Devon
- New Homes to Rent in Devon
- Affordable Housing in Devon
- Social Housing in Devon
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Devon
Funders and partners
Planning in Devon: the English rules
In England, most planning applications for new homes in Devon are decided by the local planning authority, usually the council, using its Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework. Many landowners sell without planning, either outright or through an option or promotion agreement that funds the application first. Land to Homes offers a free site appraisal, pays your reasonable legal fees on option and promotion agreements, and can buy suitable sites directly, subject to survey, title and contract.
Affordable homes in Devon are usually funded through a mix of Section 106 contributions from market schemes and grant from Homes England's Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036, or from the Greater London Authority in London. Registered providers, regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing, own and manage most of them. Land to Homes can bring forward land and build homes for councils and housing associations, including homes for Social Rent.
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Land and homes in Devon: questions
What should I check before reserving any new-build home?
Check the specification, the tenure and any lease terms, estate or service charges for unadopted roads and open space, the warranty provider, the reservation terms and whether the developer is registered with the New Homes Quality Board. Instruct your own solicitor early, visit the site if you can and ask for everything important in writing.
What kinds of land do you look at?
Fields and paddocks next to towns and villages, large gardens and backland, infill plots, brownfield and former commercial sites, farmland, and buildings that could convert to homes. Sites need realistic access and planning prospects. If land is too small or too constrained for us, we will say so plainly rather than leave you waiting for an answer.
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.
Do you work with landowners in Devon?
We do. We work with landowners across Devon, including Barnstaple, Bideford and Tiverton. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.