Land and new homes in Nottinghamshire
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Nottinghamshire, 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.
NottinghamshireFree 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 we work in Nottinghamshire
We cover 10 places across Nottinghamshire: Nottingham is the main one, alongside Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Newark on Trent and Mansfield. If your land is near a boundary, we also cover Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Leicestershire. Our Great Barr head office in Birmingham is about 50 miles from the middle of Nottinghamshire.
Around Nottinghamshire we look at redundant commercial buildings, corner plots and side gardens and large and long rear gardens. As Nottinghamshire 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 NG1 and we will start with a free desktop appraisal.
Services in Nottinghamshire
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Nottinghamshire
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Nottinghamshire
- Sell Land Without Planning in Nottinghamshire
- Land Option Agreements in Nottinghamshire
- Land Promotion Agreements in Nottinghamshire
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Nottinghamshire
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Nottinghamshire
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Nottinghamshire
- Sell Brownfield Land in Nottinghamshire
- Sell an Infill Plot in Nottinghamshire
- Land Assembly and Access in Nottinghamshire
- Free Site Appraisal in Nottinghamshire
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Nottinghamshire
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Nottinghamshire
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Nottinghamshire
- New Home Construction in Nottinghamshire
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Nottinghamshire
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Nottinghamshire
- New Homes to Rent in Nottinghamshire
- Affordable Housing in Nottinghamshire
- Social Housing in Nottinghamshire
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Nottinghamshire
Funders and partners
Planning in Nottinghamshire: the English rules
If your land near Nottinghamshire 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.
Affordable homes in Nottinghamshire 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.
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Questions about Land and homes in Nottinghamshire
What is an option agreement?
An option agreement gives a developer the right, but not the obligation, to buy land within an agreed period, usually once planning permission is granted. The landowner normally receives an option fee, and the purchase price is worked out under an agreed formula. On option agreements with Land to Homes, we pay your reasonable legal fees, agreed up front in the heads of terms.
How do I sell land for development?
Start with an appraisal of what the land could take and the routes open to you: a direct sale, an option agreement or a promotion agreement. Then take independent advice from a solicitor and, ideally, a land agent before agreeing heads of terms. Land to Homes offers a free, no-obligation site appraisal and explains each route in writing.
What kinds of land do you look at?
Fields and paddocks next to towns and villages, large gardens and backland, infill plots, brownfield and former commercial sites, farmland, and buildings that could convert to homes. Sites need realistic access and planning prospects. If land is too small or too constrained for us, we will say so plainly rather than leave you waiting for an answer.
What are heads of terms?
Heads of terms are a short written summary of the main points of a deal, such as the price or price formula, the length of an option or promotion, who pays which costs and any conditions. They are not usually legally binding, but they guide the solicitors who draft the contract. We set out your legal fee cover in them.
Do you work with landowners in Nottinghamshire?
We do. We work with landowners across Nottinghamshire, including West Bridgford, Retford and Hucknall. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.