Land and new homes in Canary Wharf
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Canary Wharf, 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.
Canary Wharf · E14Free 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
Canary Wharf at a glance
Canary Wharf (E14) is one of the Greater London towns we cover, about 5 miles east of London. Nearby, we also cover Bow, Canning Town and Greenwich, all within 2 miles. Within England, Canary Wharf falls in the London region.
Typical sites we review near Canary Wharf include corner plots and side gardens, land behind street frontages and backland plots with a workable access. Planning in Canary Wharf follows England’s rules: the National Planning Policy Framework sets national policy and the council’s Local Plan sets local policy.
Tell us where your land is around Canary Wharf and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Canary Wharf
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Canary Wharf
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Canary Wharf
- Sell Land Without Planning in Canary Wharf
- Land Option Agreements in Canary Wharf
- Land Promotion Agreements in Canary Wharf
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Canary Wharf
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Canary Wharf
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Canary Wharf
- Sell Brownfield Land in Canary Wharf
- Sell an Infill Plot in Canary Wharf
- Land Assembly and Access in Canary Wharf
- Free Site Appraisal in Canary Wharf
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Canary Wharf
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Canary Wharf
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Canary Wharf
- New Home Construction in Canary Wharf
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Canary Wharf
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Canary Wharf
- New Homes to Rent in Canary Wharf
- Affordable Housing in Canary Wharf
- Social Housing in Canary Wharf
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Canary Wharf
Funders and partners
Planning and land rules in Canary Wharf
If your land near Canary Wharf 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.
Renting a new home in Canary Wharf? In England, most private tenancies are now assured periodic tenancies with no fixed end date, and since 1 May 2026 landlords can no longer use section 21 no-fault evictions. New-build buyers usually receive a structural warranty and buy through exchange of contracts and completion, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax where it is due. Land to Homes has no homes for sale or rent yet, but you can register your interest.
| 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 |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Common questions in Canary Wharf
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.
Will I have to pay anything upfront?
Not on a promotion agreement. We fund the planning work, and those costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning permission. You will still need your own solicitor, but on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees, with the amount agreed in the heads of terms.
Can you guarantee my land will get planning permission?
No one can guarantee planning permission. Decisions rest with the planning authority or, on appeal, an independent appeal body. What we can do is assess the prospects honestly, prepare a thorough application and deal with likely objections early. If we think a site is unlikely to succeed, we will tell you before anyone spends time or money on it.
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.
Do you work with landowners in Canary Wharf?
We do. We work with landowners in Canary Wharf and elsewhere in Greater London, including Bexley, Shepherds Bush and Mitcham. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.