Land and new homes in Ashford (Kent)
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Ashford (Kent), 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.
Ashford (Kent) · TN24Free 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
Ashford (Kent) at a glance
In Kent, Ashford (Kent) lies about 18 miles south-east of Maidstone; its central postcode district is TN24. Close by, our coverage also takes in Faversham, Canterbury and Folkestone. Ashford (Kent) is part of England’s South East region.
In and around Ashford (Kent), the land we appraise ranges from infill gaps along existing streets to farmland next to the settlement boundary, including former garage blocks and yards. Planning in Ashford (Kent) 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 Ashford (Kent), the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Ashford (Kent)
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Ashford (Kent)
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Ashford (Kent)
- Sell Land Without Planning in Ashford (Kent)
- Land Option Agreements in Ashford (Kent)
- Land Promotion Agreements in Ashford (Kent)
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Ashford (Kent)
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Ashford (Kent)
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Ashford (Kent)
- Sell Brownfield Land in Ashford (Kent)
- Sell an Infill Plot in Ashford (Kent)
- Land Assembly and Access in Ashford (Kent)
- Free Site Appraisal in Ashford (Kent)
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Ashford (Kent)
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Ashford (Kent)
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Ashford (Kent)
- New Home Construction in Ashford (Kent)
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Ashford (Kent)
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Ashford (Kent)
- New Homes to Rent in Ashford (Kent)
- Affordable Housing in Ashford (Kent)
- Social Housing in Ashford (Kent)
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Ashford (Kent)
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in Ashford (Kent)
Whether a field or large garden could take homes depends mostly on the council's Local Plan and national policy. Under the National Planning Policy Framework, plans define settlement boundaries, and land just outside Ashford (Kent) may still come forward if it is allocated, previously developed or meets evidenced unmet housing need. Smaller housing schemes can also use Permission in Principle, an England-only route that settles location, use and amount first. Our free appraisal explains which route suits your land.
Councils and housing associations around Ashford (Kent) 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.
| 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) |
| 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. |
Common questions in Ashford (Kent)
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.
What kinds of land do you look at?
Fields and paddocks next to towns and villages, large gardens and backland, infill plots, brownfield and former commercial sites, farmland, and buildings that could convert to homes. Sites need realistic access and planning prospects. If land is too small or too constrained for us, we will say so plainly rather than leave you waiting for an answer.
What should I check before reserving any new-build home?
Check the specification, the tenure and any lease terms, estate or service charges for unadopted roads and open space, the warranty provider, the reservation terms and whether the developer is registered with the New Homes Quality Board. Instruct your own solicitor early, visit the site if you can and ask for everything important in writing.
What are the New Homes Quality Code and New Homes Ombudsman?
The New Homes Quality Code is a code of practice for developers registered with the New Homes Quality Board, covering how homes are marketed, reserved, sold and handed over, and after-sales care. Buyers of homes from registered developers can usually take unresolved complaints to the New Homes Ombudsman Service. The framework currently covers England, Scotland and Wales.
Is Ashford (Kent) an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Ashford (Kent) and elsewhere in Kent, including Sittingbourne, Dartford and Margate. 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.