Land and new homes in Cirencester
In Cirencester, Land to Homes works with landowners who want to sell, option or promote land for housing, and with councils and housing associations on affordable homes. We manage planning and building on the sites we take forward, and people looking for a home can register their interest.
Cirencester · GL7Free 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 Cirencester fits
Cirencester sits about 15 miles south-east of Gloucester in Gloucestershire, in the GL7 postcode district. The nearest other places we cover are Stroud (10 miles), Cheltenham (13 miles) and Swindon (14 miles). Cirencester is in the South West region of England. Cirencester is about 58 miles from our Great Barr head office in Birmingham.
Around Cirencester we look at farmland next to the settlement boundary, fields put forward or allocated in the local plan and corner plots and side gardens. In England, where Cirencester sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
A postcode and a rough boundary are enough for us to start a free appraisal of land near Cirencester.
Services in Cirencester
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Cirencester
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Cirencester
- Sell Land Without Planning in Cirencester
- Land Option Agreements in Cirencester
- Land Promotion Agreements in Cirencester
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Cirencester
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Cirencester
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Cirencester
- Sell Brownfield Land in Cirencester
- Sell an Infill Plot in Cirencester
- Land Assembly and Access in Cirencester
- Free Site Appraisal in Cirencester
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Cirencester
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Cirencester
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Cirencester
- New Home Construction in Cirencester
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Cirencester
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Cirencester
- New Homes to Rent in Cirencester
- Affordable Housing in Cirencester
- Social Housing in Cirencester
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Cirencester
Funders and partners
Planning and land rules in Cirencester
If your land near Cirencester 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.
Buying a new-build home in Cirencester follows the usual English process: an offer, conveyancing, exchange of contracts, which makes the purchase binding, and completion. Many buyers arrange a snagging inspection to find defects. New homes are usually covered by a structural warranty, and developers registered under the New Homes Quality Code give buyers access to the New Homes Ombudsman Service. We have no homes on sale yet, so register your interest to hear about future homes.
| National planning policy | National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised August 2026, with national planning practice guidance |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
Land and homes in Cirencester: questions
What is biodiversity net gain?
Biodiversity net gain is a requirement in England for most new developments to leave natural habitat in a measurably better state than before, assessed using a statutory metric. It can be delivered on site, off site or, as a last resort, through statutory credits. It affects how much land a scheme needs. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own biodiversity policies.
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.
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.
Is the site appraisal really free?
Yes. Our site appraisal is free and carries no obligation. It covers access, planning policy, likely constraints and an indicative number of homes, and we talk you through the routes open to you. You do not have to agree to anything afterwards, and we will tell you plainly if the land is not suitable for us.
Do you work with landowners in Cirencester?
We do. We work with landowners in Cirencester and elsewhere in Gloucestershire, including Gloucester, Mangotsfield and Tewkesbury. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.