Land and new homes in Dover
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Dover, 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.
Dover · CT16Free 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 Dover fits
Dover sits about 36 miles east of Maidstone in Kent, in the CT16 postcode district. Close by, our coverage also takes in Folkestone, Deal and Canterbury. Dover is in the South East region of England.
Typical sites we review near Dover include former garage blocks and yards, paddocks on the edge of Dover and backland plots with a workable access. As Dover is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
Tell us where your land is around Dover and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Dover
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Dover
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Dover
- Sell Land Without Planning in Dover
- Land Option Agreements in Dover
- Land Promotion Agreements in Dover
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Dover
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Dover
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Dover
- Sell Brownfield Land in Dover
- Sell an Infill Plot in Dover
- Land Assembly and Access in Dover
- Free Site Appraisal in Dover
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Dover
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Dover
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Dover
- New Home Construction in Dover
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Dover
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Dover
- New Homes to Rent in Dover
- Affordable Housing in Dover
- Social Housing in Dover
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Dover
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Dover
Selling development land in Dover usually starts with heads of terms, a short written summary of price, conditions and fees, before solicitors draft the contract. In England the sale becomes binding on exchange of contracts and finishes on completion, with the title then registered at HM Land Registry. The buyer normally pays Stamp Duty Land Tax. On option and promotion agreements with Land to Homes, your reasonable legal fees are covered, with the amount agreed in the heads of terms.
Councils and housing associations around Dover 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.
| 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) |
| 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. |
Common questions in Dover
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 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.
Who decides who gets an affordable or social home?
Councils and housing associations, not developers. They set eligibility, usually based on income, housing need and sometimes a local connection, and allocate homes through their own lists or sales processes. In Northern Ireland, social homes are allocated through the Northern Ireland Housing Executive's common waiting list. Land to Homes does not allocate homes.
Do you buy land in Dover?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Dover and elsewhere in Kent, including Dartford, Folkestone and Canterbury. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.