Land and new homes in Gravesend
Land to Homes is a land and new-homes business covering Gravesend. 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.
Gravesend · DA12Free 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
Our coverage in Gravesend
Gravesend sits about 14 miles north-west of Maidstone in Kent, in the DA12 postcode district. If your land sits between towns, Grays, Strood and South Ockendon are the closest neighbouring places on our list. Gravesend is in the South East region of England.
Around Gravesend we look at paddocks on the edge of Gravesend, corner plots and side gardens and infill gaps along existing streets. In England, where Gravesend sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
A postcode and a rough boundary are enough for us to start a free appraisal of land near Gravesend.
Services in Gravesend
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Gravesend
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Gravesend
- Sell Land Without Planning in Gravesend
- Land Option Agreements in Gravesend
- Land Promotion Agreements in Gravesend
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Gravesend
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Gravesend
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Gravesend
- Sell Brownfield Land in Gravesend
- Sell an Infill Plot in Gravesend
- Land Assembly and Access in Gravesend
- Free Site Appraisal in Gravesend
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Gravesend
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Gravesend
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Gravesend
- New Home Construction in Gravesend
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Gravesend
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Gravesend
- New Homes to Rent in Gravesend
- Affordable Housing in Gravesend
- Social Housing in Gravesend
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Gravesend
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Gravesend
Land with no planning permission can still be sold. Around Gravesend, 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 Gravesend, 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.
| 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 |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Land and homes in Gravesend: questions
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.
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 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 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.
Is Gravesend an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Gravesend and elsewhere in Kent, including Whitstable, Herne Bay and Ashford (Kent). 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.