Land and new homes in Fareham
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Fareham, 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.
Fareham · PO16Free 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
Land and homes around Fareham
In Hampshire, Fareham lies about 10 miles east of Southampton; its central postcode district is PO16. The nearest other places we cover are Gosport (4 miles), Portsmouth (5 miles) and Waterlooville (7 miles). Fareham is part of England’s South East region.
Around Fareham we look at redundant agricultural buildings, land behind street frontages and infill gaps along existing streets. As Fareham is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
If you own land near Fareham, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Fareham
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Fareham
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Fareham
- Sell Land Without Planning in Fareham
- Land Option Agreements in Fareham
- Land Promotion Agreements in Fareham
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Fareham
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Fareham
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Fareham
- Sell Brownfield Land in Fareham
- Sell an Infill Plot in Fareham
- Land Assembly and Access in Fareham
- Free Site Appraisal in Fareham
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Fareham
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Fareham
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Fareham
- New Home Construction in Fareham
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Fareham
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Fareham
- New Homes to Rent in Fareham
- Affordable Housing in Fareham
- Social Housing in Fareham
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Fareham
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Fareham
If your land near Fareham 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.
Councils and housing associations around Fareham 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.
| 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. |
Land and homes in Fareham: questions
Can Green Belt land be developed?
Green Belt is land around certain towns and cities where policy keeps land open, so new homes are normally resisted unless a local plan releases the land or there are very special circumstances. In England, recent policy changes introduced grey belt land, which can be more acceptable for development in some cases. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own green belt policies.
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.
Can you guarantee my land will get planning permission?
No one can guarantee planning permission. Decisions rest with the planning authority or, on appeal, an independent appeal body. What we can do is assess the prospects honestly, prepare a thorough application and deal with likely objections early. If we think a site is unlikely to succeed, we will tell you before anyone spends time or money on it.
How is the price of development land worked out?
Development land is usually valued by working back from what the finished homes would be worth, then deducting build costs, infrastructure, planning obligations such as affordable housing, fees, finance and a developer's margin. This is called a residual valuation. We do not quote land values online; our free appraisal explains the factors that affect your site.
Do you buy land in Fareham?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Fareham and elsewhere in Hampshire, including Winchester, Hythe and Portsmouth. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.