Land and new homes in Abingdon
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Abingdon, 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.
Abingdon · OX14Free 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 Abingdon fits
Abingdon sits about 6 miles south of Oxford in Oxfordshire, in the OX14 postcode district. Close by, our coverage also takes in Didcot, Oxford and Witney. Abingdon is in the South East region of England.
In and around Abingdon, the land we appraise ranges from land behind street frontages to redundant commercial buildings, including brownfield land in and around Abingdon. In England, where Abingdon 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 Abingdon.
Services in Abingdon
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Abingdon
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Abingdon
- Sell Land Without Planning in Abingdon
- Land Option Agreements in Abingdon
- Land Promotion Agreements in Abingdon
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Abingdon
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Abingdon
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Abingdon
- Sell Brownfield Land in Abingdon
- Sell an Infill Plot in Abingdon
- Land Assembly and Access in Abingdon
- Free Site Appraisal in Abingdon
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Abingdon
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Abingdon
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Abingdon
- New Home Construction in Abingdon
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Abingdon
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Abingdon
- New Homes to Rent in Abingdon
- Affordable Housing in Abingdon
- Social Housing in Abingdon
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Abingdon
Funders and partners
Planning and land rules in Abingdon
If your land near Abingdon 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 Abingdon 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) |
| In-principle consent | Outline planning permission, with reserved matters approved later |
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Questions about Land and homes in Abingdon
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 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 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.
Who decides who gets an affordable or social home?
Councils and housing associations, not developers. They set eligibility, usually based on income, housing need and sometimes a local connection, and allocate homes through their own lists or sales processes. In Northern Ireland, social homes are allocated through the Northern Ireland Housing Executive's common waiting list. Land to Homes does not allocate homes.
Is Abingdon an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Abingdon and elsewhere in Oxfordshire, including Banbury, Bicester and Didcot. 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.