Land and new homes in Nottingham
In Nottingham, 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.
Nottingham · NG1Free 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
Our coverage in Nottingham
Nottingham is the main town we cover in Nottinghamshire, centred on postcode district NG1. Nearby, we also cover West Bridgford, Arnold and Hucknall, all within 6 miles. Within England, Nottingham falls in the East Midlands region. Our head office in Great Barr, Birmingham, is about 43 miles away.
Sites worth a conversation around Nottingham: land that already has planning permission, large and long rear gardens and redundant agricultural buildings. In England, where Nottingham sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
A postcode and a rough boundary are enough for us to start a free appraisal of land near Nottingham.
Services in Nottingham
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Nottingham
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Nottingham
- Sell Land Without Planning in Nottingham
- Land Option Agreements in Nottingham
- Land Promotion Agreements in Nottingham
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Nottingham
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Nottingham
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Nottingham
- Sell Brownfield Land in Nottingham
- Sell an Infill Plot in Nottingham
- Land Assembly and Access in Nottingham
- Free Site Appraisal in Nottingham
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Nottingham
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Nottingham
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Nottingham
- New Home Construction in Nottingham
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Nottingham
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Nottingham
- New Homes to Rent in Nottingham
- Affordable Housing in Nottingham
- Social Housing in Nottingham
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Nottingham
Funders and partners
The English system, as it applies in Nottingham
If your land near Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Questions about Land and homes in Nottingham
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.
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.
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.
What is a new-build warranty?
It is an insurance-backed policy covering certain defects in a new home for a set period after completion. The builder is usually responsible for most defects early in the cover, and the warranty provider covers major structural problems later. Most mortgage lenders expect a recognised warranty, or a professional consultant's certificate, before they lend on a new home.
Do you work with landowners in Nottingham?
We do. We work with landowners in Nottingham and elsewhere in Nottinghamshire, including Newark on Trent, Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Arnold. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.