Land and new homes in Bishops Stortford
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Bishops Stortford, 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.
Bishops Stortford · CM23Free 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 Bishops Stortford
About 28 miles north-east of Watford, Bishops Stortford is part of our Hertfordshire coverage, centred on postcode district CM23. Nearby, we also cover Harlow, Hoddesdon and Hertford, all within 11 miles. Bishops Stortford is part of England’s East of England region.
In and around Bishops Stortford, the land we appraise ranges from corner plots and side gardens to large and long rear gardens, including redundant agricultural buildings. Planning in Bishops Stortford follows England’s rules: the National Planning Policy Framework sets national policy and the council’s Local Plan sets local policy.
If you own land near Bishops Stortford, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Bishops Stortford
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Bishops Stortford
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Bishops Stortford
- Sell Land Without Planning in Bishops Stortford
- Land Option Agreements in Bishops Stortford
- Land Promotion Agreements in Bishops Stortford
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Bishops Stortford
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Bishops Stortford
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Bishops Stortford
- Sell Brownfield Land in Bishops Stortford
- Sell an Infill Plot in Bishops Stortford
- Land Assembly and Access in Bishops Stortford
- Free Site Appraisal in Bishops Stortford
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Bishops Stortford
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Bishops Stortford
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Bishops Stortford
- New Home Construction in Bishops Stortford
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Bishops Stortford
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Bishops Stortford
- New Homes to Rent in Bishops Stortford
- Affordable Housing in Bishops Stortford
- Social Housing in Bishops Stortford
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Bishops Stortford
Funders and partners
Planning in Bishops Stortford: the English rules
Land with no planning permission can still be sold. Around Bishops Stortford, 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.
Buying a new-build home in Bishops Stortford 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Your questions answered for Bishops Stortford
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.
What is an option agreement?
An option agreement gives a developer the right, but not the obligation, to buy land within an agreed period, usually once planning permission is granted. The landowner normally receives an option fee, and the purchase price is worked out under an agreed formula. On option agreements with Land to Homes, we pay your reasonable legal fees, agreed up front in the heads of terms.
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.
What is a local development plan and why does it matter?
The development plan sets out where new homes and other development should go, and it is the starting point for planning decisions. In England it is usually called the Local Plan; Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have Local Development Plans. Land allocated for housing, or next to a settlement where policy supports growth, usually has stronger prospects.
Do you buy land in Bishops Stortford?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Bishops Stortford and elsewhere in Hertfordshire, including Potters Bar, North Watford and Hemel Hempstead. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.