Land and new homes in Edmonton
In Edmonton, 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.
Edmonton · N18Free 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 Edmonton fits
In Greater London, Edmonton lies about 9 miles north of London; its central postcode district is N18. Tottenham is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 2 miles, followed by Enfield Town and Chingford. Edmonton is part of England’s London region.
In and around Edmonton, the land we appraise ranges from land behind street frontages to fields put forward or allocated in the local plan, including former garage blocks and yards. Planning in Edmonton 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 Edmonton.
Services in Edmonton
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Edmonton
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Edmonton
- Sell Land Without Planning in Edmonton
- Land Option Agreements in Edmonton
- Land Promotion Agreements in Edmonton
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Edmonton
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Edmonton
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Edmonton
- Sell Brownfield Land in Edmonton
- Sell an Infill Plot in Edmonton
- Land Assembly and Access in Edmonton
- Free Site Appraisal in Edmonton
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Edmonton
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Edmonton
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Edmonton
- New Home Construction in Edmonton
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Edmonton
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Edmonton
- New Homes to Rent in Edmonton
- Affordable Housing in Edmonton
- Social Housing in Edmonton
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Edmonton
Funders and partners
The English system, as it applies in Edmonton
Selling development land in Edmonton 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.
Affordable homes in Edmonton are usually funded through a mix of Section 106 contributions from market schemes and grant from Homes England's Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036, or from the Greater London Authority in London. Registered providers, regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing, own and manage most of them. Land to Homes can bring forward land and build homes for councils and housing associations, including homes for Social Rent.
| 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 |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Land and homes in Edmonton: questions
Can Green Belt land be developed?
Green Belt is land around certain towns and cities where policy keeps land open, so new homes are normally resisted unless a local plan releases the land or there are very special circumstances. In England, recent policy changes introduced grey belt land, which can be more acceptable for development in some cases. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own green belt policies.
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.
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 you pay my legal fees?
On option and promotion agreements, yes. We pay your reasonable legal fees, and the amount is agreed up front in the heads of terms before you instruct a solicitor, so there are no surprises later. On a direct purchase, each side normally pays its own legal costs, and we will explain the position before you commit.
Do you buy land in Edmonton?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Edmonton and elsewhere in Greater London, including Finchley, Pimlico and Greenford. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.