Land and new homes in Bushey
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Bushey, 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.
Bushey · WD1Free 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
Where Bushey fits
Bushey (WD1) is one of the Hertfordshire towns we cover, about 2 miles south-east of Watford. Watford is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 2 miles, followed by North Watford and Borehamwood. Bushey is part of England’s East of England region.
Typical sites we review near Bushey include backland plots with a workable access, redundant commercial buildings and large and long rear gardens. Planning in Bushey 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 Bushey, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Bushey
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Bushey
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Bushey
- Sell Land Without Planning in Bushey
- Land Option Agreements in Bushey
- Land Promotion Agreements in Bushey
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Bushey
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Bushey
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Bushey
- Sell Brownfield Land in Bushey
- Sell an Infill Plot in Bushey
- Land Assembly and Access in Bushey
- Free Site Appraisal in Bushey
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Bushey
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Bushey
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Bushey
- New Home Construction in Bushey
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Bushey
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Bushey
- New Homes to Rent in Bushey
- Affordable Housing in Bushey
- Social Housing in Bushey
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Bushey
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in Bushey
If your land near Bushey 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 Bushey 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.
| 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 |
Common questions in Bushey
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.
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.
Who pays for the planning application?
Usually the applicant pays the council fee and the cost of surveys and reports. Under a promotion agreement with Land to Homes, we fund the planning work, and the costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning. On a direct purchase without planning, the planning cost and risk become ours.
Do you buy land directly?
Yes, on suitable sites. We can buy land directly, with or without planning permission and with no onward chain, subject to survey, title and contract. Whether a direct purchase suits you depends on the site and on whether you would rather have certainty now or wait for planning to change what the land is worth.
Is Bushey an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Bushey and elsewhere in Hertfordshire, including North Watford, Welwyn Garden City and Borehamwood. 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.