Land and new homes in Herne Bay
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Herne Bay, 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.
Herne Bay · CT6Free 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
Herne Bay at a glance
We cover Herne Bay as part of Kent. It is about 27 miles east of Maidstone, around postcode district CT6. Nearby, we also cover Whitstable, Canterbury and Faversham, all within 11 miles. Herne Bay is in the South East region of England.
Sites worth a conversation around Herne Bay: farmland next to the settlement boundary, redundant commercial buildings and backland plots with a workable access. As Herne Bay is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
If you own land near Herne Bay, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Herne Bay
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Herne Bay
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Herne Bay
- Sell Land Without Planning in Herne Bay
- Land Option Agreements in Herne Bay
- Land Promotion Agreements in Herne Bay
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Herne Bay
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Herne Bay
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Herne Bay
- Sell Brownfield Land in Herne Bay
- Sell an Infill Plot in Herne Bay
- Land Assembly and Access in Herne Bay
- Free Site Appraisal in Herne Bay
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Herne Bay
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Herne Bay
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Herne Bay
- New Home Construction in Herne Bay
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Herne Bay
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Herne Bay
- New Homes to Rent in Herne Bay
- Affordable Housing in Herne Bay
- Social Housing in Herne Bay
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Herne Bay
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in Herne Bay
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 Herne Bay 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.
If you rent privately in Herne Bay, 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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Your questions answered for Herne Bay
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.
Who pays for the planning application?
Usually the applicant pays the council fee and the cost of surveys and reports. Under a promotion agreement with Land to Homes, we fund the planning work, and the costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning. On a direct purchase without planning, the planning cost and risk become ours.
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.
How do I sell land for development?
Start with an appraisal of what the land could take and the routes open to you: a direct sale, an option agreement or a promotion agreement. Then take independent advice from a solicitor and, ideally, a land agent before agreeing heads of terms. Land to Homes offers a free, no-obligation site appraisal and explains each route in writing.
Do you work with landowners in Herne Bay?
We do. We work with landowners in Herne Bay and elsewhere in Kent, including Margate, Ashford (Kent) and Sittingbourne. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.