Land and new homes in Hampshire
In Hampshire, 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.
HampshireFree 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 Hampshire
We cover 18 places across Hampshire: Southampton is the main one, alongside Havant, Eastleigh and Fareham. Next door, we also cover Isle of Wight, Berkshire and West Sussex.
Sites worth a conversation around Hampshire: small holdings and pony paddocks, redundant agricultural buildings and paddocks on the edge of Southampton. In England, where Hampshire 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 Hampshire, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Hampshire
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Hampshire
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Hampshire
- Sell Land Without Planning in Hampshire
- Land Option Agreements in Hampshire
- Land Promotion Agreements in Hampshire
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Hampshire
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Hampshire
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Hampshire
- Sell Brownfield Land in Hampshire
- Sell an Infill Plot in Hampshire
- Land Assembly and Access in Hampshire
- Free Site Appraisal in Hampshire
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Hampshire
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Hampshire
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Hampshire
- New Home Construction in Hampshire
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Hampshire
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Hampshire
- New Homes to Rent in Hampshire
- Affordable Housing in Hampshire
- Social Housing in Hampshire
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Hampshire
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Hampshire
If your land near Hampshire 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.
In England, affordable housing on market developments in Hampshire is normally secured through a Section 106 agreement, which sets the number, tenure and transfer of homes to a registered provider. Grant from Homes England can add further homes, and the 2026 to 2036 programme expects at least 60% of funded homes to be Social Rent. Land to Homes can supply land, design and build homes, or deliver completed homes for councils and housing associations.
| National planning policy | National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised August 2026, with national planning practice guidance |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
Land and homes in Hampshire: questions
How do I register interest in a new home?
Tell us your contact details, preferred areas, the type and size of home, whether you want to buy or rent, and your timing. Registering is free, it is not a reservation or an application, and you can ask us to remove your details at any time. We use it to contact you and to understand what people need.
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.
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.
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.
Is Hampshire an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land across Hampshire, including New Milton, Bordon and Eastleigh. 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.