Land and new homes in Scarborough
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Scarborough, 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.
Scarborough · YO11Free 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
Scarborough at a glance
In North Yorkshire, Scarborough lies about 35 miles north-east of York; its central postcode district is YO11. The nearest other places we cover are Bridlington (16 miles), Beverley (30 miles) and Redcar (35 miles). Scarborough is in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England.
Sites worth a conversation around Scarborough: former garage blocks and yards, land that already has planning permission and brownfield land in and around Scarborough. In England, where Scarborough 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 YO11 and we will start with a free desktop appraisal.
Services in Scarborough
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Scarborough
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Scarborough
- Sell Land Without Planning in Scarborough
- Land Option Agreements in Scarborough
- Land Promotion Agreements in Scarborough
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Scarborough
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Scarborough
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Scarborough
- Sell Brownfield Land in Scarborough
- Sell an Infill Plot in Scarborough
- Land Assembly and Access in Scarborough
- Free Site Appraisal in Scarborough
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Scarborough
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Scarborough
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Scarborough
- New Home Construction in Scarborough
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Scarborough
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Scarborough
- New Homes to Rent in Scarborough
- Affordable Housing in Scarborough
- Social Housing in Scarborough
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Scarborough
Funders and partners
Planning and land rules in Scarborough
Selling development land in Scarborough 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.
Councils and housing associations around Scarborough 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.
| 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) |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
Your questions answered for Scarborough
Can you guarantee my land will get planning permission?
No one can guarantee planning permission. Decisions rest with the planning authority or, on appeal, an independent appeal body. What we can do is assess the prospects honestly, prepare a thorough application and deal with likely objections early. If we think a site is unlikely to succeed, we will tell you before anyone spends time or money on it.
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.
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.
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.
Is Scarborough an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Scarborough and elsewhere in North Yorkshire, including Middlesbrough, Harrogate and Selby. 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.