Land and new homes in Banbury
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Banbury, 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.
Banbury · OX16Free 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
Land and homes around Banbury
Banbury (OX16) is one of the Oxfordshire towns we cover, about 22 miles north of Oxford. Bicester is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 14 miles, followed by Daventry and Royal Leamington Spa. Banbury is part of England’s South East region. From our Birmingham head office in Great Barr, Banbury is about 43 miles away.
Typical sites we review near Banbury include redundant commercial buildings, former garage blocks and yards and corner plots and side gardens. Because Banbury is in England, land titles are registered with HM Land Registry and transfers attract Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
Send us a postcode in or near OX16 and we will start with a free desktop appraisal.
Services in Banbury
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Banbury
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Banbury
- Sell Land Without Planning in Banbury
- Land Option Agreements in Banbury
- Land Promotion Agreements in Banbury
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Banbury
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Banbury
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Banbury
- Sell Brownfield Land in Banbury
- Sell an Infill Plot in Banbury
- Land Assembly and Access in Banbury
- Free Site Appraisal in Banbury
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Banbury
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Banbury
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Banbury
- New Home Construction in Banbury
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Banbury
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Banbury
- New Homes to Rent in Banbury
- Affordable Housing in Banbury
- Social Housing in Banbury
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Banbury
Funders and partners
Planning and land rules in Banbury
If your land near Banbury 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 Banbury 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 |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Common questions in Banbury
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is Banbury an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Banbury and elsewhere in Oxfordshire, including Didcot, Abingdon and Oxford. 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.