Land and new homes in London
In London, 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.
London · EC1AFree 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
Our coverage in London
London (EC1A) anchors our coverage of Greater London, which takes in 81 other places. The nearest other places we cover are City of Westminster (1 mile), Pimlico (1 mile) and Islington (2 miles).
In and around London, the land we appraise ranges from brownfield land in and around London to former garage blocks and yards, including redundant agricultural buildings. Planning in London follows England’s rules: the National Planning Policy Framework sets national policy and the council’s Local Plan sets local policy.
Tell us where your land is around London and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in London
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in London
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in London
- Sell Land Without Planning in London
- Land Option Agreements in London
- Land Promotion Agreements in London
- Landowner Joint Ventures in London
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in London
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in London
- Sell Brownfield Land in London
- Sell an Infill Plot in London
- Land Assembly and Access in London
- Free Site Appraisal in London
- Sell a Building for Conversion in London
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in London
- Architecture and Masterplanning in London
- New Home Construction in London
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in London
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in London
- New Homes to Rent in London
- Affordable Housing in London
- Social Housing in London
- Council and Housing Partnerships in London
Funders and partners
Planning in London: the English rules
If your land near London 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.
Buying a new-build home in London follows the usual English process: an offer, conveyancing, exchange of contracts, which makes the purchase binding, and completion. Many buyers arrange a snagging inspection to find defects. New homes are usually covered by a structural warranty, and developers registered under the New Homes Quality Code give buyers access to the New Homes Ombudsman Service. We have no homes on sale yet, so register your interest to hear about future homes.
| National planning policy | National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised August 2026, with national planning practice guidance |
|---|---|
| Who decides applications | The local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority) |
| 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 |
Questions about Land and homes in London
Is the site appraisal really free?
Yes. Our site appraisal is free and carries no obligation. It covers access, planning policy, likely constraints and an indicative number of homes, and we talk you through the routes open to you. You do not have to agree to anything afterwards, and we will tell you plainly if the land is not suitable for us.
What kinds of land do you look at?
Fields and paddocks next to towns and villages, large gardens and backland, infill plots, brownfield and former commercial sites, farmland, and buildings that could convert to homes. Sites need realistic access and planning prospects. If land is too small or too constrained for us, we will say so plainly rather than leave you waiting for an answer.
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 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 work with landowners in London?
We do. We work with landowners in London and elsewhere in Greater London, including Beckenham, Carshalton and Ilford. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.