Land and new homes in Burnley
In Burnley, 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.
Burnley · BB11Free 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
Where Burnley fits
Burnley (BB11) is one of the Lancashire towns we cover, about 19 miles east of Preston. Close by, our coverage also takes in Nelson, Colne and Accrington. Burnley is in the North West region of England.
In and around Burnley, the land we appraise ranges from infill gaps along existing streets to large and long rear gardens, including former garage blocks and yards. In England, where Burnley sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
Send us a postcode in or near BB11 and we will start with a free desktop appraisal.
Services in Burnley
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Burnley
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Burnley
- Sell Land Without Planning in Burnley
- Land Option Agreements in Burnley
- Land Promotion Agreements in Burnley
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Burnley
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Burnley
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Burnley
- Sell Brownfield Land in Burnley
- Sell an Infill Plot in Burnley
- Land Assembly and Access in Burnley
- Free Site Appraisal in Burnley
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Burnley
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Burnley
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Burnley
- New Home Construction in Burnley
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Burnley
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Burnley
- New Homes to Rent in Burnley
- Affordable Housing in Burnley
- Social Housing in Burnley
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Burnley
Funders and partners
Planning in Burnley: the English rules
Selling development land in Burnley 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.
Buying a new-build home in Burnley follows the usual English process: an offer, conveyancing, exchange of contracts, which makes the purchase binding, and completion. Many buyers arrange a snagging inspection to find defects. New homes are usually covered by a structural warranty, and developers registered under the New Homes Quality Code give buyers access to the New Homes Ombudsman Service. We have no homes on sale yet, so register your interest to hear about future homes.
| Local planning document | Local Plan |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Common questions in Burnley
What are the New Homes Quality Code and New Homes Ombudsman?
The New Homes Quality Code is a code of practice for developers registered with the New Homes Quality Board, covering how homes are marketed, reserved, sold and handed over, and after-sales care. Buyers of homes from registered developers can usually take unresolved complaints to the New Homes Ombudsman Service. The framework currently covers England, Scotland and Wales.
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.
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.
How do I register interest in a new home?
Tell us your contact details, preferred areas, the type and size of home, whether you want to buy or rent, and your timing. Registering is free, it is not a reservation or an application, and you can ask us to remove your details at any time. We use it to contact you and to understand what people need.
Is Burnley an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Burnley and elsewhere in Lancashire, including Morecambe, Rawtenstall and Leyland. 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.