Land and new homes in Dorset
Land to Homes is a land and new-homes business covering Dorset. 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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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 across Dorset
Across Dorset, we cover Bournemouth and 3 other towns, among them Weymouth, Poole and Christchurch. Next door, we also cover Isle of Wight, Hampshire and Wiltshire.
Sites worth a conversation around Dorset: land that already has planning permission, farmland next to the settlement boundary and fields put forward or allocated in the local plan. In England, where Dorset 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 Dorset and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Dorset
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Dorset
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Dorset
- Sell Land Without Planning in Dorset
- Land Option Agreements in Dorset
- Land Promotion Agreements in Dorset
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Dorset
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Dorset
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Dorset
- Sell Brownfield Land in Dorset
- Sell an Infill Plot in Dorset
- Land Assembly and Access in Dorset
- Free Site Appraisal in Dorset
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Dorset
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Dorset
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Dorset
- New Home Construction in Dorset
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Dorset
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Dorset
- New Homes to Rent in Dorset
- Affordable Housing in Dorset
- Social Housing in Dorset
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Dorset
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Dorset
Selling development land in Dorset 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.
In England, affordable housing on market developments in Dorset is normally secured through a Section 106 agreement, which sets the number, tenure and transfer of homes to a registered provider. Grant from Homes England can add further homes, and the 2026 to 2036 programme expects at least 60% of funded homes to be Social Rent. Land to Homes can supply land, design and build homes, or deliver completed homes for councils and housing associations.
| 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 Dorset: questions
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.
Do you have any new homes for sale or rent?
Not yet. Land to Homes is a new venture and has no homes, plots or developments for sale or rent at the moment. You can register interest with the area and type of home you want, and we will contact you if we bring forward homes that match. We do not take reservations, fees or deposits at this stage.
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 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 Dorset?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land across Dorset, including Weymouth, Poole and Christchurch. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.