Land and new homes in Hertford
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Hertford, 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.
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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 Hertford fits
We cover Hertford as part of Hertfordshire. It is about 17 miles north-east of Watford, around postcode district SG13. The nearest other places we cover are Hoddesdon (4 miles), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles) and Hatfield (7 miles). Within England, Hertford falls in the East of England region.
Typical sites we review near Hertford include farmland next to the settlement boundary, infill gaps along existing streets and backland plots with a workable access. In England, where Hertford 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 Hertford, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Hertford
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Hertford
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Hertford
- Sell Land Without Planning in Hertford
- Land Option Agreements in Hertford
- Land Promotion Agreements in Hertford
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Hertford
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Hertford
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Hertford
- Sell Brownfield Land in Hertford
- Sell an Infill Plot in Hertford
- Land Assembly and Access in Hertford
- Free Site Appraisal in Hertford
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Hertford
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Hertford
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Hertford
- New Home Construction in Hertford
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Hertford
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Hertford
- New Homes to Rent in Hertford
- Affordable Housing in Hertford
- Social Housing in Hertford
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Hertford
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Hertford
In England, most planning applications for new homes in Hertford are decided by the local planning authority, usually the council, using its Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework. Many landowners sell without planning, either outright or through an option or promotion agreement that funds the application first. Land to Homes offers a free site appraisal, pays your reasonable legal fees on option and promotion agreements, and can buy suitable sites directly, subject to survey, title and contract.
In England, affordable housing on market developments in Hertford 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 and homes in Hertford: questions
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.
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 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 biodiversity net gain?
Biodiversity net gain is a requirement in England for most new developments to leave natural habitat in a measurably better state than before, assessed using a statutory metric. It can be delivered on site, off site or, as a last resort, through statutory credits. It affects how much land a scheme needs. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own biodiversity policies.
Do you buy land in Hertford?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Hertford and elsewhere in Hertfordshire, including Borehamwood, Rickmansworth and St Albans. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.