Land and new homes in Tiverton
In Tiverton, 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.
Tiverton · EX16Free 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
Our coverage in Tiverton
Tiverton (EX16) is one of the Devon towns we cover, about 46 miles north-east of Plymouth. Close by, our coverage also takes in Exeter, Taunton and Exmouth. Within England, Tiverton falls in the South West region.
In and around Tiverton, the land we appraise ranges from infill gaps along existing streets to large and long rear gardens, including redundant commercial buildings. In England, where Tiverton sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
If you own land near Tiverton, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Tiverton
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Tiverton
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Tiverton
- Sell Land Without Planning in Tiverton
- Land Option Agreements in Tiverton
- Land Promotion Agreements in Tiverton
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Tiverton
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Tiverton
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Tiverton
- Sell Brownfield Land in Tiverton
- Sell an Infill Plot in Tiverton
- Land Assembly and Access in Tiverton
- Free Site Appraisal in Tiverton
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Tiverton
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Tiverton
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Tiverton
- New Home Construction in Tiverton
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Tiverton
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Tiverton
- New Homes to Rent in Tiverton
- Affordable Housing in Tiverton
- Social Housing in Tiverton
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Tiverton
Funders and partners
Planning and land rules in Tiverton
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 Tiverton 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.
Councils and housing associations around Tiverton 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Questions about Land and homes in Tiverton
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.
Can Green Belt land be developed?
Green Belt is land around certain towns and cities where policy keeps land open, so new homes are normally resisted unless a local plan releases the land or there are very special circumstances. In England, recent policy changes introduced grey belt land, which can be more acceptable for development in some cases. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own green belt policies.
What is an option agreement?
An option agreement gives a developer the right, but not the obligation, to buy land within an agreed period, usually once planning permission is granted. The landowner normally receives an option fee, and the purchase price is worked out under an agreed formula. On option agreements with Land to Homes, we pay your reasonable legal fees, agreed up front in the heads of terms.
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.
Is Tiverton an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Tiverton and elsewhere in Devon, including Newton Abbot, Bideford and Plymstock. Where a site suits us we can buy it directly, or set up an option or promotion agreement. On promotion there is nothing to pay upfront.