Land and new homes in Gillingham
Land to Homes is a land and new-homes business covering Gillingham. We can buy suitable land directly, fund the planning on promotion and option deals, and deliver homes for sale, rent and affordable housing. Every land enquiry starts with a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Gillingham · ME7Free 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
Gillingham at a glance
In Kent, Gillingham lies about 9 miles north of Maidstone; its central postcode district is ME7. Chatham is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 1 mile, followed by Rochester and Strood. Within England, Gillingham falls in the South East region.
Around Gillingham we look at infill gaps along existing streets, backland plots with a workable access and redundant agricultural buildings. In England, where Gillingham 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 Gillingham, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Gillingham
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Gillingham
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Gillingham
- Sell Land Without Planning in Gillingham
- Land Option Agreements in Gillingham
- Land Promotion Agreements in Gillingham
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Gillingham
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Gillingham
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Gillingham
- Sell Brownfield Land in Gillingham
- Sell an Infill Plot in Gillingham
- Land Assembly and Access in Gillingham
- Free Site Appraisal in Gillingham
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Gillingham
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Gillingham
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Gillingham
- New Home Construction in Gillingham
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Gillingham
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Gillingham
- New Homes to Rent in Gillingham
- Affordable Housing in Gillingham
- Social Housing in Gillingham
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Gillingham
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Gillingham
Selling development land in Gillingham 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.
Renting a new home in Gillingham? In England, most private tenancies are now assured periodic tenancies with no fixed end date, and since 1 May 2026 landlords can no longer use section 21 no-fault evictions. New-build buyers usually receive a structural warranty and buy through exchange of contracts and completion, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax where it is due. Land to Homes has no homes for sale or rent yet, but you can register your interest.
| 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 |
| 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. |
Questions about Land and homes in Gillingham
Do I need my own solicitor to sell land?
Yes. Every landowner should have their own solicitor on a land sale or agreement, and many also use a land agent or chartered surveyor. On option and promotion agreements with Land to Homes, we pay your reasonable legal fees, with the amount agreed up front in the heads of terms before you instruct anyone.
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.
How is the price of development land worked out?
Development land is usually valued by working back from what the finished homes would be worth, then deducting build costs, infrastructure, planning obligations such as affordable housing, fees, finance and a developer's margin. This is called a residual valuation. We do not quote land values online; our free appraisal explains the factors that affect your site.
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.
Do you work with landowners in Gillingham?
We do. We work with landowners in Gillingham and elsewhere in Kent, including Herne Bay, Dover and Whitstable. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.