Land and new homes in City of Westminster
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in City of Westminster, 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.
City of Westminster · W2Free 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
Where City of Westminster fits
City of Westminster sits about a mile south-west of London in Greater London, in the W2 postcode district. The nearest other places we cover are Pimlico (1 mile), London (1 mile) and Chelsea (2 miles). City of Westminster is in the London region of England.
Around City of Westminster we look at paddocks on the edge of City of Westminster, former garage blocks and yards and infill gaps along existing streets. In England, where City of Westminster sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
Send us a postcode in or near W2 and we will start with a free desktop appraisal.
Services in City of Westminster
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in City of Westminster
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in City of Westminster
- Sell Land Without Planning in City of Westminster
- Land Option Agreements in City of Westminster
- Land Promotion Agreements in City of Westminster
- Landowner Joint Ventures in City of Westminster
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in City of Westminster
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in City of Westminster
- Sell Brownfield Land in City of Westminster
- Sell an Infill Plot in City of Westminster
- Land Assembly and Access in City of Westminster
- Free Site Appraisal in City of Westminster
- Sell a Building for Conversion in City of Westminster
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in City of Westminster
- Architecture and Masterplanning in City of Westminster
- New Home Construction in City of Westminster
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in City of Westminster
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in City of Westminster
- New Homes to Rent in City of Westminster
- Affordable Housing in City of Westminster
- Social Housing in City of Westminster
- Council and Housing Partnerships in City of Westminster
Funders and partners
- Funding and Investment Partners in City of Westminster
- Build to Rent Partnerships in City of Westminster
How the rules work in City of Westminster
Selling development land in City of Westminster 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.
In England, affordable housing on market developments in City of Westminster 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 City of Westminster
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.
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.
Who decides who gets an affordable or social home?
Councils and housing associations, not developers. They set eligibility, usually based on income, housing need and sometimes a local connection, and allocate homes through their own lists or sales processes. In Northern Ireland, social homes are allocated through the Northern Ireland Housing Executive's common waiting list. Land to Homes does not allocate homes.
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.
Do you buy land in City of Westminster?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in City of Westminster and elsewhere in Greater London, including Streatham, Barking and Greenford. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.