Land and new homes in Welling
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Welling, 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.
Welling · DA16Free 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 Welling
In Greater London, Welling lies about 11 miles east of London; its central postcode district is DA16. Close by, our coverage also takes in Bexley, Eltham and Thamesmead. Welling is part of England’s London region.
Around Welling we look at land that already has planning permission, redundant agricultural buildings and redundant commercial buildings. In England, where Welling sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
Send us a postcode in or near DA16 and we will start with a free desktop appraisal.
Services in Welling
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Welling
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Welling
- Sell Land Without Planning in Welling
- Land Option Agreements in Welling
- Land Promotion Agreements in Welling
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Welling
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Welling
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Welling
- Sell Brownfield Land in Welling
- Sell an Infill Plot in Welling
- Land Assembly and Access in Welling
- Free Site Appraisal in Welling
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Welling
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Welling
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Welling
- New Home Construction in Welling
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Welling
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Welling
- New Homes to Rent in Welling
- Affordable Housing in Welling
- Social Housing in Welling
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Welling
Funders and partners
The English system, as it applies in Welling
Whether a field or large garden could take homes depends mostly on the council's Local Plan and national policy. Under the National Planning Policy Framework, plans define settlement boundaries, and land just outside Welling may still come forward if it is allocated, previously developed or meets evidenced unmet housing need. Smaller housing schemes can also use Permission in Principle, an England-only route that settles location, use and amount first. Our free appraisal explains which route suits your land.
Buying a new-build home in Welling 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.
| 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 transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| 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 |
Land and homes in Welling: questions
What should I check before reserving any new-build home?
Check the specification, the tenure and any lease terms, estate or service charges for unadopted roads and open space, the warranty provider, the reservation terms and whether the developer is registered with the New Homes Quality Board. Instruct your own solicitor early, visit the site if you can and ask for everything important in writing.
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 is a land promotion agreement?
Under a promotion agreement, a promoter funds and manages the planning process, then markets the land for sale with the landowner once permission is granted. The proceeds are shared under an agreed formula after the promoter's costs. With Land to Homes there is nothing to pay upfront: planning costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning.
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.
Is Welling an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Welling and elsewhere in Greater London, including South Croydon, Bexley and Chalk Farm. 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.