Land and new homes in Catford
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Catford, 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.
Catford · SE6Free 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 Catford
We cover Catford as part of Greater London. It is about 6 miles south-east of London, around postcode district SE6. Blackheath is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 2 miles, followed by Greenwich and Beckenham. Catford is part of England’s London region.
Around Catford we look at backland plots with a workable access, small holdings and pony paddocks and land that already has planning permission. Planning in Catford follows England’s rules: the National Planning Policy Framework sets national policy and the council’s Local Plan sets local policy.
A postcode and a rough boundary are enough for us to start a free appraisal of land near Catford.
Services in Catford
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Catford
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Catford
- Sell Land Without Planning in Catford
- Land Option Agreements in Catford
- Land Promotion Agreements in Catford
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Catford
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Catford
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Catford
- Sell Brownfield Land in Catford
- Sell an Infill Plot in Catford
- Land Assembly and Access in Catford
- Free Site Appraisal in Catford
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Catford
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Catford
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Catford
- New Home Construction in Catford
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Catford
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Catford
- New Homes to Rent in Catford
- Affordable Housing in Catford
- Social Housing in Catford
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Catford
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Catford
If your land near Catford 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.
In England, affordable housing on market developments in Catford is normally secured through a Section 106 agreement, which sets the number, tenure and transfer of homes to a registered provider. Grant from Homes England can add further homes, and the 2026 to 2036 programme expects at least 60% of funded homes to be Social Rent. Land to Homes can supply land, design and build homes, or deliver completed homes for councils and housing associations.
| National planning policy | National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised August 2026, with national planning practice guidance |
|---|---|
| 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 registration | HM Land Registry |
Land and homes in Catford: questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is Catford an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Catford and elsewhere in Greater London, including Greenford, Woodford Green and Ruislip. Where a site suits us we can buy it directly, or set up an option or promotion agreement. On promotion there is nothing to pay upfront.