Land and new homes in St Albans
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in St Albans, 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.
St Albans · AL1Free 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 St Albans
In Hertfordshire, St Albans lies about 7 miles north of Watford; its central postcode district is AL1. Close by, our coverage also takes in Harpenden, Hatfield and Hemel Hempstead. St Albans is in the East of England region of England.
Typical sites we review near St Albans include fields put forward or allocated in the local plan, farmland next to the settlement boundary and infill gaps along existing streets. Planning in St Albans follows England’s rules: the National Planning Policy Framework sets national policy and the council’s Local Plan sets local policy.
Tell us where your land is around St Albans and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in St Albans
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in St Albans
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in St Albans
- Sell Land Without Planning in St Albans
- Land Option Agreements in St Albans
- Land Promotion Agreements in St Albans
- Landowner Joint Ventures in St Albans
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in St Albans
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in St Albans
- Sell Brownfield Land in St Albans
- Sell an Infill Plot in St Albans
- Land Assembly and Access in St Albans
- Free Site Appraisal in St Albans
- Sell a Building for Conversion in St Albans
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in St Albans
- Architecture and Masterplanning in St Albans
- New Home Construction in St Albans
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in St Albans
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in St Albans
- New Homes to Rent in St Albans
- Affordable Housing in St Albans
- Social Housing in St Albans
- Council and Housing Partnerships in St Albans
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in St Albans
Land with no planning permission can still be sold. Around St Albans, 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.
If you rent privately in St Albans, the Renters' Rights Act 2025 now shapes your tenancy: most tenancies run from one rent period to the next, rent can usually only be raised once a year through a formal process, and no-fault evictions have ended. Affordable options in England include Social Rent, Affordable Rent at up to 80% of market rent, and shared ownership. Land to Homes plans homes for sale and rent, and you can register interest now.
| 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) |
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| 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 St Albans: questions
What are heads of terms?
Heads of terms are a short written summary of the main points of a deal, such as the price or price formula, the length of an option or promotion, who pays which costs and any conditions. They are not usually legally binding, but they guide the solicitors who draft the contract. We set out your legal fee cover in them.
How do I sell land for development?
Start with an appraisal of what the land could take and the routes open to you: a direct sale, an option agreement or a promotion agreement. Then take independent advice from a solicitor and, ideally, a land agent before agreeing heads of terms. Land to Homes offers a free, no-obligation site appraisal and explains each route in writing.
Do you have any new homes for sale or rent?
Not yet. Land to Homes is a new venture and has no homes, plots or developments for sale or rent at the moment. You can register interest with the area and type of home you want, and we will contact you if we bring forward homes that match. We do not take reservations, fees or deposits at this stage.
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.
Do you buy land in St Albans?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in St Albans and elsewhere in Hertfordshire, including Letchworth Garden City, Hemel Hempstead and Potters Bar. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.