Land and new homes in Romford
In Romford, 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.
Romford · RM1Free site appraisal
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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
Romford at a glance
About 14 miles east of London, Romford is part of our Greater London coverage, centred on postcode district RM1. If your land sits between towns, Hornchurch, Dagenham and Becontree are the closest neighbouring places on our list. Within England, Romford falls in the London region.
In and around Romford, the land we appraise ranges from redundant agricultural buildings to redundant commercial buildings, including large and long rear gardens. As Romford is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
A postcode and a rough boundary are enough for us to start a free appraisal of land near Romford.
Services in Romford
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Romford
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Romford
- Sell Land Without Planning in Romford
- Land Option Agreements in Romford
- Land Promotion Agreements in Romford
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Romford
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Romford
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Romford
- Sell Brownfield Land in Romford
- Sell an Infill Plot in Romford
- Land Assembly and Access in Romford
- Free Site Appraisal in Romford
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Romford
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Romford
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Romford
- New Home Construction in Romford
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Romford
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Romford
- New Homes to Rent in Romford
- Affordable Housing in Romford
- Social Housing in Romford
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Romford
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in Romford
Land with no planning permission can still be sold. Around Romford, the usual routes in England are a direct sale, an option agreement or a promotion agreement, where the planning work is funded for you and the land is sold once consent is granted. Outline planning permission settles the principle, with reserved matters approved later. Section 106 obligations, the Community Infrastructure Levy where charged and biodiversity net gain all affect what a site is worth, so independent advice matters.
Councils and housing associations around Romford 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.
| National planning policy | National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised August 2026, with national planning practice guidance |
|---|---|
| Local planning document | Local Plan |
| 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 Romford
What is planning permission?
Planning permission is consent from the planning authority to carry out development, such as building new homes or changing the use of land. Applications are judged against the local development plan and national policy, which differ in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Permission can be full, or outline, which is called planning permission in principle in Scotland.
What are heads of terms?
Heads of terms are a short written summary of the main points of a deal, such as the price or price formula, the length of an option or promotion, who pays which costs and any conditions. They are not usually legally binding, but they guide the solicitors who draft the contract. We set out your legal fee cover in them.
What are the New Homes Quality Code and New Homes Ombudsman?
The New Homes Quality Code is a code of practice for developers registered with the New Homes Quality Board, covering how homes are marketed, reserved, sold and handed over, and after-sales care. Buyers of homes from registered developers can usually take unresolved complaints to the New Homes Ombudsman Service. The framework currently covers England, Scotland and Wales.
How do I sell land for development?
Start with an appraisal of what the land could take and the routes open to you: a direct sale, an option agreement or a promotion agreement. Then take independent advice from a solicitor and, ideally, a land agent before agreeing heads of terms. Land to Homes offers a free, no-obligation site appraisal and explains each route in writing.
Do you buy land in Romford?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Romford and elsewhere in Greater London, including Barnes, Wood Green and Archway. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.