Land and new homes in Seaford
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Seaford, 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.
Seaford · BN25Free 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
Where Seaford fits
About 11 miles east of Brighton, Seaford is part of our East Sussex coverage, centred on postcode district BN25. Close by, our coverage also takes in Rottingdean, Eastbourne and Hailsham. Seaford is part of England’s South East region.
Typical sites we review near Seaford include land behind street frontages, farmland next to the settlement boundary and fields put forward or allocated in the local plan. Planning in Seaford follows England’s rules: the National Planning Policy Framework sets national policy and the council’s Local Plan sets local policy.
Tell us where your land is around Seaford and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Seaford
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Seaford
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Seaford
- Sell Land Without Planning in Seaford
- Land Option Agreements in Seaford
- Land Promotion Agreements in Seaford
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Seaford
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Seaford
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Seaford
- Sell Brownfield Land in Seaford
- Sell an Infill Plot in Seaford
- Land Assembly and Access in Seaford
- Free Site Appraisal in Seaford
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Seaford
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Seaford
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Seaford
- New Home Construction in Seaford
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Seaford
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Seaford
- New Homes to Rent in Seaford
- Affordable Housing in Seaford
- Social Housing in Seaford
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Seaford
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Seaford
If your land near Seaford lies in the Green Belt, national policy still protects it, but England's planning framework now recognises grey belt: Green Belt land that is previously developed or does not strongly contribute to certain Green Belt purposes. Where there is evidenced unmet need and the location is sustainable, grey belt housing can be acceptable, with major schemes meeting the Golden Rules on affordable housing, infrastructure and green space. Planning is never guaranteed, so we check policy, access and constraints first.
If you rent privately in Seaford, 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.
| 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) |
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Common questions in Seaford
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.
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.
Who decides who gets an affordable or social home?
Councils and housing associations, not developers. They set eligibility, usually based on income, housing need and sometimes a local connection, and allocate homes through their own lists or sales processes. In Northern Ireland, social homes are allocated through the Northern Ireland Housing Executive's common waiting list. Land to Homes does not allocate homes.
Do you work with landowners in Seaford?
We do. We work with landowners in Seaford and elsewhere in East Sussex, including Hailsham, Eastbourne and Brighton. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.