Land and new homes in Islington
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Islington, 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.
Islington · N1Free 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 Islington fits
In Greater London, Islington lies about 2 miles north-east of London; its central postcode district is N1. Close by, our coverage also takes in Highbury, Holloway and Camden Town. Within England, Islington falls in the London region.
Typical sites we review near Islington include brownfield land in and around Islington, paddocks on the edge of Islington and former garage blocks and yards. Planning in Islington 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 Islington.
Services in Islington
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Islington
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Islington
- Sell Land Without Planning in Islington
- Land Option Agreements in Islington
- Land Promotion Agreements in Islington
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Islington
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Islington
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Islington
- Sell Brownfield Land in Islington
- Sell an Infill Plot in Islington
- Land Assembly and Access in Islington
- Free Site Appraisal in Islington
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Islington
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Islington
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Islington
- New Home Construction in Islington
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Islington
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Islington
- New Homes to Rent in Islington
- Affordable Housing in Islington
- Social Housing in Islington
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Islington
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Islington
If your land near Islington 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.
Councils and housing associations around Islington can bid for grant through Homes England's Social and Affordable Homes Programme, which funds Social Rent, Affordable Rent at up to 80% of market rent, and shared ownership. Landlords of the rented homes must be registered with the Regulator of Social Housing. National policy also expects local plans to set a minimum Social Rent proportion for major development. Land to Homes is ready to discuss sites, partnership and delivery.
| 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. |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Common questions in Islington
Can I sell land without planning permission?
Yes. Land often sells without planning, either for a price that reflects the planning risk or under a deal where the price is set once permission is granted. Land to Homes can buy suitable sites directly, with or without planning and with no onward chain, subject to survey, title and contract, or promote the land through planning with you.
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.
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.
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.
Do you work with landowners in Islington?
We do. We work with landowners in Islington and elsewhere in Greater London, including Walthamstow, Bow and Thamesmead. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.