Land and new homes in Falkirk
Land to Homes is a land and new-homes business covering Falkirk. We can buy suitable land directly, fund the planning on promotion and option deals, and deliver homes for sale, rent and affordable housing. Every land enquiry starts with a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Falkirk · FK1Free 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
Falkirk at a glance
Falkirk sits about 10 miles south-east of Stirling in Forth Valley, in the FK1 postcode district. Grangemouth is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 2 miles, followed by Alloa and Cumbernauld.
In and around Falkirk, the land we appraise ranges from former garage blocks and yards to small holdings and pony paddocks, including land behind street frontages. Planning in Falkirk follows Scotland’s rules: National Planning Framework 4 sets national policy and the council’s Local Development Plan sets local policy.
If you own land near Falkirk, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Falkirk
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Falkirk
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Falkirk
- Sell Land Without Planning in Falkirk
- Land Option Agreements in Falkirk
- Land Promotion Agreements in Falkirk
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Falkirk
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Falkirk
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Falkirk
- Sell Brownfield Land in Falkirk
- Sell an Infill Plot in Falkirk
- Land Assembly and Access in Falkirk
- Free Site Appraisal in Falkirk
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Falkirk
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Falkirk
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Falkirk
- New Home Construction in Falkirk
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Falkirk
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Falkirk
- New Homes to Rent in Falkirk
- Affordable Housing in Falkirk
- Social Housing in Falkirk
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Falkirk
Funders and partners
The Scottish system, as it applies in Falkirk
In Scotland, planning applications for land around Falkirk are decided by the council as planning authority, using National Planning Framework 4 and the Local Development Plan, which together form the statutory development plan. Instead of outline permission, Scotland uses planning permission in principle, followed by approval of matters specified in conditions. Land to Homes can buy suitable sites directly or promote land through planning, and every conversation starts with a free site appraisal.
Buying a home in Falkirk works differently in Scotland. Offers are made through a solicitor, and the purchase becomes binding when missives are concluded. Most resale homes come with a Home Report, but a brand-new home sold to its first occupier is exempt, although the seller must still provide an Energy Performance Certificate. Buyers pay Land and Buildings Transaction Tax. Land to Homes has no homes for sale yet; register interest to hear about future plans.
| National planning policy | National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), which forms part of the statutory development plan |
|---|---|
| Local planning document | Local Development Plan (LDP) |
| Who decides applications | The council as planning authority (or a national park authority in its area) |
| How a sale becomes binding | Land sales are concluded through missives, formal letters exchanged between solicitors that become a binding contract once concluded, followed by settlement on the date of entry and registration in the Land Register of Scotland. |
| Developer contributions | Section 75 planning obligations, with Section 69 agreements sometimes used for simple one-off payments |
Common questions in Falkirk
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.
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.
How do I register interest in a new home?
Tell us your contact details, preferred areas, the type and size of home, whether you want to buy or rent, and your timing. Registering is free, it is not a reservation or an application, and you can ask us to remove your details at any time. We use it to contact you and to understand what people need.
What is a land promotion agreement?
Under a promotion agreement, a promoter funds and manages the planning process, then markets the land for sale with the landowner once permission is granted. The proceeds are shared under an agreed formula after the promoter's costs. With Land to Homes there is nothing to pay upfront: planning costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning.
Do you buy land in Falkirk?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Falkirk and elsewhere in Forth Valley, including Stirling, Grangemouth and Alloa. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.