Land and new homes in Mansfield
Land to Homes is a land and new-homes business covering Mansfield. We can buy suitable land directly, fund the planning on promotion and option deals, and deliver homes for sale, rent and affordable housing. Every land enquiry starts with a free, no-obligation 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
Our coverage in Mansfield
In Nottinghamshire, Mansfield lies about 13 miles north of Nottingham; its central postcode district is NG18. Sutton-in-Ashfield is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 3 miles, followed by Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Hucknall. Within England, Mansfield falls in the East Midlands region. Mansfield is about 50 miles from our Great Barr head office in Birmingham.
Around Mansfield we look at corner plots and side gardens, farmland next to the settlement boundary and small holdings and pony paddocks. As Mansfield is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
Tell us where your land is around Mansfield and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Mansfield
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Mansfield
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Mansfield
- Sell Land Without Planning in Mansfield
- Land Option Agreements in Mansfield
- Land Promotion Agreements in Mansfield
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Mansfield
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Mansfield
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Mansfield
- Sell Brownfield Land in Mansfield
- Sell an Infill Plot in Mansfield
- Land Assembly and Access in Mansfield
- Free Site Appraisal in Mansfield
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Mansfield
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Mansfield
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Mansfield
- New Home Construction in Mansfield
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Mansfield
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Mansfield
- New Homes to Rent in Mansfield
- Affordable Housing in Mansfield
- Social Housing in Mansfield
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Mansfield
Funders and partners
Planning in Mansfield: the English rules
If your land near Mansfield 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.
In England, affordable housing on market developments in Mansfield is normally secured through a Section 106 agreement, which sets the number, tenure and transfer of homes to a registered provider. Grant from Homes England can add further homes, and the 2026 to 2036 programme expects at least 60% of funded homes to be Social Rent. Land to Homes can supply land, design and build homes, or deliver completed homes for councils and housing associations.
| 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) |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Land and homes in Mansfield: questions
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 biodiversity net gain?
Biodiversity net gain is a requirement in England for most new developments to leave natural habitat in a measurably better state than before, assessed using a statutory metric. It can be delivered on site, off site or, as a last resort, through statutory credits. It affects how much land a scheme needs. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own biodiversity policies.
Do you buy land directly?
Yes, on suitable sites. We can buy land directly, with or without planning permission and with no onward chain, subject to survey, title and contract. Whether a direct purchase suits you depends on the site and on whether you would rather have certainty now or wait for planning to change what the land is worth.
What is a land promotion agreement?
Under a promotion agreement, a promoter funds and manages the planning process, then markets the land for sale with the landowner once permission is granted. The proceeds are shared under an agreed formula after the promoter's costs. With Land to Homes there is nothing to pay upfront: planning costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning.
Is Mansfield an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Mansfield and elsewhere in Nottinghamshire, including Hucknall, Sutton-in-Ashfield and Retford. 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.