Land and new homes in Brentwood
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Brentwood, 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.
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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
Brentwood at a glance
In Essex, Brentwood lies about 18 miles west of Southend-on-Sea; its central postcode district is CM14. If your land sits between towns, Billericay, Hornchurch and Romford are the closest neighbouring places on our list. Brentwood is in the East of England region of England.
Typical sites we review near Brentwood include farmland next to the settlement boundary, brownfield land in and around Brentwood and infill gaps along existing streets. Planning in Brentwood 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 Brentwood, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Brentwood
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Brentwood
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Brentwood
- Sell Land Without Planning in Brentwood
- Land Option Agreements in Brentwood
- Land Promotion Agreements in Brentwood
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Brentwood
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Brentwood
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Brentwood
- Sell Brownfield Land in Brentwood
- Sell an Infill Plot in Brentwood
- Land Assembly and Access in Brentwood
- Free Site Appraisal in Brentwood
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Brentwood
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Brentwood
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Brentwood
- New Home Construction in Brentwood
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Brentwood
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Brentwood
- New Homes to Rent in Brentwood
- Affordable Housing in Brentwood
- Social Housing in Brentwood
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Brentwood
Funders and partners
The English system, as it applies in Brentwood
Selling development land in Brentwood 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 Brentwood, 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 |
|---|---|
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
| 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 Brentwood
What are heads of terms?
Heads of terms are a short written summary of the main points of a deal, such as the price or price formula, the length of an option or promotion, who pays which costs and any conditions. They are not usually legally binding, but they guide the solicitors who draft the contract. We set out your legal fee cover in them.
What is a local development plan and why does it matter?
The development plan sets out where new homes and other development should go, and it is the starting point for planning decisions. In England it is usually called the Local Plan; Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have Local Development Plans. Land allocated for housing, or next to a settlement where policy supports growth, usually has stronger prospects.
What is planning permission?
Planning permission is consent from the planning authority to carry out development, such as building new homes or changing the use of land. Applications are judged against the local development plan and national policy, which differ in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Permission can be full, or outline, which is called planning permission in principle in Scotland.
What is an option agreement?
An option agreement gives a developer the right, but not the obligation, to buy land within an agreed period, usually once planning permission is granted. The landowner normally receives an option fee, and the purchase price is worked out under an agreed formula. On option agreements with Land to Homes, we pay your reasonable legal fees, agreed up front in the heads of terms.
Do you buy land in Brentwood?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Brentwood and elsewhere in Essex, including Maldon, Witham and Southend-on-Sea. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.