Land and new homes in Basildon
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Basildon, 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.
Basildon · SS14Free 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
Basildon at a glance
Basildon (SS14) is one of the Essex towns we cover, about 11 miles west of Southend-on-Sea. Pitsea is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 2 miles, followed by Stanford-le-Hope and Wickford. Within England, Basildon falls in the East of England region.
Around Basildon we look at brownfield land in and around Basildon, small holdings and pony paddocks and land that already has planning permission. In England, where Basildon sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
Send us a postcode in or near SS14 and we will start with a free desktop appraisal.
Services in Basildon
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Basildon
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Basildon
- Sell Land Without Planning in Basildon
- Land Option Agreements in Basildon
- Land Promotion Agreements in Basildon
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Basildon
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Basildon
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Basildon
- Sell Brownfield Land in Basildon
- Sell an Infill Plot in Basildon
- Land Assembly and Access in Basildon
- Free Site Appraisal in Basildon
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Basildon
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Basildon
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Basildon
- New Home Construction in Basildon
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Basildon
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Basildon
- New Homes to Rent in Basildon
- Affordable Housing in Basildon
- Social Housing in Basildon
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Basildon
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in Basildon
If your land near Basildon 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.
Affordable homes in Basildon are usually funded through a mix of Section 106 contributions from market schemes and grant from Homes England's Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036, or from the Greater London Authority in London. Registered providers, regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing, own and manage most of them. Land to Homes can bring forward land and build homes for councils and housing associations, including homes for Social Rent.
| 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) |
| 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 |
Your questions answered for Basildon
What kinds of land do you look at?
Fields and paddocks next to towns and villages, large gardens and backland, infill plots, brownfield and former commercial sites, farmland, and buildings that could convert to homes. Sites need realistic access and planning prospects. If land is too small or too constrained for us, we will say so plainly rather than leave you waiting for an answer.
How is the price of development land worked out?
Development land is usually valued by working back from what the finished homes would be worth, then deducting build costs, infrastructure, planning obligations such as affordable housing, fees, finance and a developer's margin. This is called a residual valuation. We do not quote land values online; our free appraisal explains the factors that affect your site.
Who pays for the planning application?
Usually the applicant pays the council fee and the cost of surveys and reports. Under a promotion agreement with Land to Homes, we fund the planning work, and the costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning. On a direct purchase without planning, the planning cost and risk become ours.
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 Basildon an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Basildon and elsewhere in Essex, including Maldon, Rayleigh and Harlow. 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.