Land and new homes in Portslade
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Portslade, 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.
Portslade · BN41Free 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 Portslade
Portslade sits about 3 miles west of Brighton in East Sussex, in the BN41 postcode district. Close by, our coverage also takes in Hove, Brighton and Worthing. Within England, Portslade falls in the South East region.
In and around Portslade, the land we appraise ranges from brownfield land in and around Portslade to paddocks on the edge of Portslade, including redundant commercial buildings. In England, where Portslade sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
A postcode and a rough boundary are enough for us to start a free appraisal of land near Portslade.
Services in Portslade
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Portslade
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Portslade
- Sell Land Without Planning in Portslade
- Land Option Agreements in Portslade
- Land Promotion Agreements in Portslade
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Portslade
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Portslade
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Portslade
- Sell Brownfield Land in Portslade
- Sell an Infill Plot in Portslade
- Land Assembly and Access in Portslade
- Free Site Appraisal in Portslade
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Portslade
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Portslade
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Portslade
- New Home Construction in Portslade
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Portslade
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Portslade
- New Homes to Rent in Portslade
- Affordable Housing in Portslade
- Social Housing in Portslade
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Portslade
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in Portslade
Selling development land in Portslade 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 Portslade 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 |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Common questions in Portslade
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.
Can you guarantee my land will get planning permission?
No one can guarantee planning permission. Decisions rest with the planning authority or, on appeal, an independent appeal body. What we can do is assess the prospects honestly, prepare a thorough application and deal with likely objections early. If we think a site is unlikely to succeed, we will tell you before anyone spends time or money on it.
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.
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.
Do you buy land in Portslade?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Portslade and elsewhere in East Sussex, including Rottingdean, Hastings and Crowborough. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.