Land and new homes in Dartford
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Dartford, 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.
Dartford · DA1Free 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 Dartford
Dartford sits about 18 miles north-west of Maidstone in Kent, in the DA1 postcode district. If your land sits between towns, Bexley, Swanley and Welling are the closest neighbouring places on our list. Within England, Dartford falls in the South East region.
Typical sites we review near Dartford include paddocks on the edge of Dartford, backland plots with a workable access and infill gaps along existing streets. Planning in Dartford 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 Dartford, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Dartford
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Dartford
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Dartford
- Sell Land Without Planning in Dartford
- Land Option Agreements in Dartford
- Land Promotion Agreements in Dartford
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Dartford
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Dartford
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Dartford
- Sell Brownfield Land in Dartford
- Sell an Infill Plot in Dartford
- Land Assembly and Access in Dartford
- Free Site Appraisal in Dartford
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Dartford
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Dartford
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Dartford
- New Home Construction in Dartford
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Dartford
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Dartford
- New Homes to Rent in Dartford
- Affordable Housing in Dartford
- Social Housing in Dartford
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Dartford
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in Dartford
Land with no planning permission can still be sold. Around Dartford, 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 Dartford 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.
| National planning policy | National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised August 2026, with national planning practice guidance |
|---|---|
| Local planning document | Local Plan |
| In-principle consent | Outline planning permission, with reserved matters approved later |
| 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. |
Your questions answered for Dartford
Can I sell land without planning permission?
Yes. Land often sells without planning, either for a price that reflects the planning risk or under a deal where the price is set once permission is granted. Land to Homes can buy suitable sites directly, with or without planning and with no onward chain, subject to survey, title and contract, or promote the land through planning with you.
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 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.
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 work with landowners in Dartford?
We do. We work with landowners in Dartford and elsewhere in Kent, including Ramsgate, Tonbridge and Gillingham. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.