Land and new homes in Grantham
In Grantham, 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.
Grantham · NG31Free 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
Grantham at a glance
Grantham sits about 22 miles south of Lincoln in Lincolnshire, in the NG31 postcode district. Close by, our coverage also takes in Newark on Trent, Melton Mowbray and Oakham. Grantham is part of England’s Yorkshire and the Humber region. Our head office in Great Barr, Birmingham, is about 60 miles away.
In and around Grantham, the land we appraise ranges from former garage blocks and yards to land that already has planning permission, including paddocks on the edge of Grantham. As Grantham is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
Send us a postcode in or near NG31 and we will start with a free desktop appraisal.
Services in Grantham
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Grantham
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Grantham
- Sell Land Without Planning in Grantham
- Land Option Agreements in Grantham
- Land Promotion Agreements in Grantham
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Grantham
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Grantham
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Grantham
- Sell Brownfield Land in Grantham
- Sell an Infill Plot in Grantham
- Land Assembly and Access in Grantham
- Free Site Appraisal in Grantham
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Grantham
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Grantham
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Grantham
- New Home Construction in Grantham
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Grantham
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Grantham
- New Homes to Rent in Grantham
- Affordable Housing in Grantham
- Social Housing in Grantham
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Grantham
Funders and partners
Planning and land rules in Grantham
If your land near Grantham lies in the Green Belt, national policy still protects it, but England's planning framework now recognises grey belt: Green Belt land that is previously developed or does not strongly contribute to certain Green Belt purposes. Where there is evidenced unmet need and the location is sustainable, grey belt housing can be acceptable, with major schemes meeting the Golden Rules on affordable housing, infrastructure and green space. Planning is never guaranteed, so we check policy, access and constraints first.
Councils and housing associations around Grantham 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.
| 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. |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Your questions answered for Grantham
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 is the price of development land worked out?
Development land is usually valued by working back from what the finished homes would be worth, then deducting build costs, infrastructure, planning obligations such as affordable housing, fees, finance and a developer's margin. This is called a residual valuation. We do not quote land values online; our free appraisal explains the factors that affect your site.
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.
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.
Is Grantham an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Grantham and elsewhere in Lincolnshire, including Cleethorpes, Skegness and Scunthorpe. 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.