Land and new homes in Dagenham
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Dagenham, 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.
Dagenham · RM10Free 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
Dagenham at a glance
In Greater London, Dagenham lies about 13 miles east of London; its central postcode district is RM10. Close by, our coverage also takes in Becontree, Romford and Hornchurch. Dagenham is part of England’s London region.
Around Dagenham we look at redundant agricultural buildings, land that already has planning permission and paddocks on the edge of Dagenham. As Dagenham is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
Tell us where your land is around Dagenham and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Dagenham
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Dagenham
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Dagenham
- Sell Land Without Planning in Dagenham
- Land Option Agreements in Dagenham
- Land Promotion Agreements in Dagenham
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Dagenham
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Dagenham
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Dagenham
- Sell Brownfield Land in Dagenham
- Sell an Infill Plot in Dagenham
- Land Assembly and Access in Dagenham
- Free Site Appraisal in Dagenham
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Dagenham
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Dagenham
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Dagenham
- New Home Construction in Dagenham
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Dagenham
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Dagenham
- New Homes to Rent in Dagenham
- Affordable Housing in Dagenham
- Social Housing in Dagenham
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Dagenham
Funders and partners
Planning and land rules in Dagenham
If your land near Dagenham 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 Dagenham 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.
| Local planning document | Local Plan |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| How a sale becomes binding | A land sale becomes legally binding on exchange of contracts and finishes on completion, after which the buyer registers the title with HM Land Registry. |
Common questions in Dagenham
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.
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.
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 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.
Do you buy land in Dagenham?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Dagenham and elsewhere in Greater London, including Pimlico, Wimbledon and Shepherds Bush. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.