Land and new homes in Sevenoaks
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Sevenoaks, 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.
Sevenoaks · TN13Free 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 Sevenoaks fits
Sevenoaks (TN13) is one of the Kent towns we cover, about 14 miles west of Maidstone. Tonbridge is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 6 miles, followed by Swanley and Caterham. Within England, Sevenoaks falls in the South East region.
Typical sites we review near Sevenoaks include backland plots with a workable access, infill gaps along existing streets and small holdings and pony paddocks. As Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Sevenoaks
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Sevenoaks
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Sevenoaks
- Sell Land Without Planning in Sevenoaks
- Land Option Agreements in Sevenoaks
- Land Promotion Agreements in Sevenoaks
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Sevenoaks
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Sevenoaks
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Sevenoaks
- Sell Brownfield Land in Sevenoaks
- Sell an Infill Plot in Sevenoaks
- Land Assembly and Access in Sevenoaks
- Free Site Appraisal in Sevenoaks
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Sevenoaks
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Sevenoaks
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Sevenoaks
- New Home Construction in Sevenoaks
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Sevenoaks
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Sevenoaks
- New Homes to Rent in Sevenoaks
- Affordable Housing in Sevenoaks
- Social Housing in Sevenoaks
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Sevenoaks
Funders and partners
Planning and land rules in Sevenoaks
Selling development land in Sevenoaks 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.
Affordable homes in Sevenoaks are usually funded through a mix of Section 106 contributions from market schemes and grant from Homes England's Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036, or from the Greater London Authority in London. Registered providers, regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing, own and manage most of them. Land to Homes can bring forward land and build homes for councils and housing associations, including homes for Social Rent.
| 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 |
| 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. |
Land and homes in Sevenoaks: questions
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 is planning permission?
Planning permission is consent from the planning authority to carry out development, such as building new homes or changing the use of land. Applications are judged against the local development plan and national policy, which differ in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Permission can be full, or outline, which is called planning permission in principle in Scotland.
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 should I check before reserving any new-build home?
Check the specification, the tenure and any lease terms, estate or service charges for unadopted roads and open space, the warranty provider, the reservation terms and whether the developer is registered with the New Homes Quality Board. Instruct your own solicitor early, visit the site if you can and ask for everything important in writing.
Do you work with landowners in Sevenoaks?
We do. We work with landowners in Sevenoaks and elsewhere in Kent, including Folkestone, Swanley and Margate. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.