Land and new homes in Swanley
In Swanley, Land to Homes works with landowners who want to sell, option or promote land for housing, and with councils and housing associations on affordable homes. We manage planning and building on the sites we take forward, and people looking for a home can register their interest.
Swanley · BR8Free site appraisal
Tell us about your land and we will call you back. No cost, no obligation.
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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
Swanley at a glance
About 17 miles north-west of Maidstone, Swanley is part of our Kent coverage, centred on postcode district BR8. The nearest other places we cover are Bexley (3 miles), Dartford (4 miles) and Welling (5 miles). Swanley is in the South East region of England.
In and around Swanley, the land we appraise ranges from fields put forward or allocated in the local plan to backland plots with a workable access, including redundant commercial buildings. As Swanley is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
A postcode and a rough boundary are enough for us to start a free appraisal of land near Swanley.
Services in Swanley
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Swanley
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Swanley
- Sell Land Without Planning in Swanley
- Land Option Agreements in Swanley
- Land Promotion Agreements in Swanley
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Swanley
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Swanley
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Swanley
- Sell Brownfield Land in Swanley
- Sell an Infill Plot in Swanley
- Land Assembly and Access in Swanley
- Free Site Appraisal in Swanley
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Swanley
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Swanley
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Swanley
- New Home Construction in Swanley
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Swanley
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Swanley
- New Homes to Rent in Swanley
- Affordable Housing in Swanley
- Social Housing in Swanley
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Swanley
Funders and partners
The English system, as it applies in Swanley
Land with no planning permission can still be sold. Around Swanley, 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.
Councils and housing associations around Swanley 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. |
Questions about Land and homes in Swanley
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.
Is the site appraisal really free?
Yes. Our site appraisal is free and carries no obligation. It covers access, planning policy, likely constraints and an indicative number of homes, and we talk you through the routes open to you. You do not have to agree to anything afterwards, and we will tell you plainly if the land is not suitable for us.
Can Green Belt land be developed?
Green Belt is land around certain towns and cities where policy keeps land open, so new homes are normally resisted unless a local plan releases the land or there are very special circumstances. In England, recent policy changes introduced grey belt land, which can be more acceptable for development in some cases. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own green belt policies.
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.
Do you work with landowners in Swanley?
We do. We work with landowners in Swanley and elsewhere in Kent, including Tonbridge, Folkestone and Ashford (Kent). Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.