Land and new homes in Kingston upon Hull
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Kingston upon Hull, 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.
Kingston upon Hull · HU1Free 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 Kingston upon Hull fits
Our East Riding of Yorkshire coverage is centred on Kingston upon Hull, postcode district HU1, and reaches 3 other places. Close by, our coverage also takes in Beverley, Grimsby and Scunthorpe. Kingston upon Hull is in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England.
Sites worth a conversation around Kingston upon Hull: brownfield land in and around Kingston upon Hull, former garage blocks and yards and paddocks on the edge of Kingston upon Hull. Planning in Kingston upon Hull follows England’s rules: the National Planning Policy Framework sets national policy and the council’s Local Plan sets local policy.
If you own land near Kingston upon Hull, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Kingston upon Hull
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Kingston upon Hull
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Kingston upon Hull
- Sell Land Without Planning in Kingston upon Hull
- Land Option Agreements in Kingston upon Hull
- Land Promotion Agreements in Kingston upon Hull
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Kingston upon Hull
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Kingston upon Hull
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Kingston upon Hull
- Sell Brownfield Land in Kingston upon Hull
- Sell an Infill Plot in Kingston upon Hull
- Land Assembly and Access in Kingston upon Hull
- Free Site Appraisal in Kingston upon Hull
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Kingston upon Hull
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Kingston upon Hull
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Kingston upon Hull
- New Home Construction in Kingston upon Hull
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Kingston upon Hull
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Kingston upon Hull
- New Homes to Rent in Kingston upon Hull
- Affordable Housing in Kingston upon Hull
- Social Housing in Kingston upon Hull
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Kingston upon Hull
Funders and partners
- Funding and Investment Partners in Kingston upon Hull
- Build to Rent Partnerships in Kingston upon Hull
Planning in Kingston upon Hull: the English rules
Selling development land in Kingston upon Hull 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.
If you rent privately in Kingston upon Hull, the Renters' Rights Act 2025 now shapes your tenancy: most tenancies run from one rent period to the next, rent can usually only be raised once a year through a formal process, and no-fault evictions have ended. Affordable options in England include Social Rent, Affordable Rent at up to 80% of market rent, and shared ownership. Land to Homes plans homes for sale and rent, and you can register interest now.
| 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 registration | HM Land Registry |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Your questions answered for Kingston upon Hull
What is a land promotion agreement?
Under a promotion agreement, a promoter funds and manages the planning process, then markets the land for sale with the landowner once permission is granted. The proceeds are shared under an agreed formula after the promoter's costs. With Land to Homes there is nothing to pay upfront: planning costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning.
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.
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.
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.
Do you work with landowners in Kingston upon Hull?
We do. We work with landowners in Kingston upon Hull and elsewhere in East Riding of Yorkshire, including Goole, Bridlington and Beverley. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.