Land and new homes in Northolt
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Northolt, 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.
Northolt · UB5Free 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
Northolt at a glance
In Greater London, Northolt lies about 11 miles west of London; its central postcode district is UB5. Greenford is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 1 mile, followed by Harrow and Southall. Within England, Northolt falls in the London region.
Around Northolt we look at redundant agricultural buildings, infill gaps along existing streets and fields put forward or allocated in the local plan. In England, where Northolt sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
If you own land near Northolt, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Northolt
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Northolt
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Northolt
- Sell Land Without Planning in Northolt
- Land Option Agreements in Northolt
- Land Promotion Agreements in Northolt
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Northolt
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Northolt
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Northolt
- Sell Brownfield Land in Northolt
- Sell an Infill Plot in Northolt
- Land Assembly and Access in Northolt
- Free Site Appraisal in Northolt
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Northolt
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Northolt
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Northolt
- New Home Construction in Northolt
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Northolt
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Northolt
- New Homes to Rent in Northolt
- Affordable Housing in Northolt
- Social Housing in Northolt
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Northolt
Funders and partners
Planning and land rules in Northolt
In England, most planning applications for new homes in Northolt are decided by the local planning authority, usually the council, using its Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework. Many landowners sell without planning, either outright or through an option or promotion agreement that funds the application first. Land to Homes offers a free site appraisal, pays your reasonable legal fees on option and promotion agreements, and can buy suitable sites directly, subject to survey, title and contract.
Buying a new-build home in Northolt 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.
| 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 |
Common questions in Northolt
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 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.
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.
Do I need my own solicitor to sell land?
Yes. Every landowner should have their own solicitor on a land sale or agreement, and many also use a land agent or chartered surveyor. On option and promotion agreements with Land to Homes, we pay your reasonable legal fees, with the amount agreed up front in the heads of terms before you instruct anyone.
Is Northolt an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Northolt and elsewhere in Greater London, including Thamesmead, Isleworth and Wallington. Where a site suits us we can buy it directly, or set up an option or promotion agreement. On promotion there is nothing to pay upfront.