Land and new homes in Billericay
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Billericay, 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.
Billericay · CM11Free 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
Land and homes around Billericay
About 14 miles north-west of Southend-on-Sea, Billericay is part of our Essex coverage, centred on postcode district CM11. Basildon is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 4 miles, followed by Wickford and Brentwood. Within England, Billericay falls in the East of England region.
In and around Billericay, the land we appraise ranges from infill gaps along existing streets to land that already has planning permission, including former garage blocks and yards. Planning in Billericay 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 Billericay, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Billericay
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Billericay
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Billericay
- Sell Land Without Planning in Billericay
- Land Option Agreements in Billericay
- Land Promotion Agreements in Billericay
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Billericay
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Billericay
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Billericay
- Sell Brownfield Land in Billericay
- Sell an Infill Plot in Billericay
- Land Assembly and Access in Billericay
- Free Site Appraisal in Billericay
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Billericay
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Billericay
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Billericay
- New Home Construction in Billericay
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Billericay
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Billericay
- New Homes to Rent in Billericay
- Affordable Housing in Billericay
- Social Housing in Billericay
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Billericay
Funders and partners
Planning in Billericay: the English rules
If your land near Billericay 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.
Councils and housing associations around Billericay can bid for grant through Homes England's Social and Affordable Homes Programme, which funds Social Rent, Affordable Rent at up to 80% of market rent, and shared ownership. Landlords of the rented homes must be registered with the Regulator of Social Housing. National policy also expects local plans to set a minimum Social Rent proportion for major development. Land to Homes is ready to discuss sites, partnership and delivery.
| 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) |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Land and homes in Billericay: questions
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.
Do you buy land directly?
Yes, on suitable sites. We can buy land directly, with or without planning permission and with no onward chain, subject to survey, title and contract. Whether a direct purchase suits you depends on the site and on whether you would rather have certainty now or wait for planning to change what the land is worth.
Do you pay my legal fees?
On option and promotion agreements, yes. We pay your reasonable legal fees, and the amount is agreed up front in the heads of terms before you instruct a solicitor, so there are no surprises later. On a direct purchase, each side normally pays its own legal costs, and we will explain the position before you commit.
Do I need my own solicitor to sell land?
Yes. Every landowner should have their own solicitor on a land sale or agreement, and many also use a land agent or chartered surveyor. On option and promotion agreements with Land to Homes, we pay your reasonable legal fees, with the amount agreed up front in the heads of terms before you instruct anyone.
Do you buy land in Billericay?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Billericay and elsewhere in Essex, including Rayleigh, Clacton-on-Sea and Basildon. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.