Land and new homes in Powys
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Powys, 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.
PowysFree 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 Powys
Across Powys, we cover Newtown and 3 other towns, among them Welshpool, Brecon and Llandrindod Wells. If your land is near a boundary, we also cover Gwent, Mid Glamorgan and Dyfed. Powys is close to our head office in Great Barr, Birmingham.
Sites worth a conversation around Powys: backland plots with a workable access, corner plots and side gardens and infill gaps along existing streets. As Powys is in Wales, applications are judged against Planning Policy Wales, and the buyer of land pays Land Transaction Tax (LTT).
A postcode and a rough boundary are enough for us to start a free appraisal of land near Powys.
Services in Powys
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Powys
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Powys
- Sell Land Without Planning in Powys
- Land Option Agreements in Powys
- Land Promotion Agreements in Powys
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Powys
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Powys
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Powys
- Sell Brownfield Land in Powys
- Sell an Infill Plot in Powys
- Land Assembly and Access in Powys
- Free Site Appraisal in Powys
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Powys
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Powys
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Powys
- New Home Construction in Powys
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Powys
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Powys
- New Homes to Rent in Powys
- Affordable Housing in Powys
- Social Housing in Powys
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Powys
Funders and partners
The Welsh system, as it applies in Powys
Permission in Principle is not available in Wales, so the usual first step for land near Powys is an outline planning application, with reserved matters to follow, or a full application. Councils allocate housing sites through their Local Development Plan, and landowners can put land forward as a candidate site when a plan is prepared or reviewed. If your land is not allocated, an option or promotion agreement lets a partner take on the cost of promoting it.
In Wales, new affordable homes in Powys are mainly delivered by councils and registered social landlords, supported by Social Housing Grant, the Welsh Government's main capital programme for affordable housing. Section 106 agreements secure affordable homes on market schemes, in line with Local Development Plan policy. Registered social landlords are registered and regulated by the Welsh Ministers. Land to Homes can bring forward land and build homes with councils and housing associations.
| National planning policy | Planning Policy Wales (Edition 12) and Future Wales: the National Plan 2040, supported by Technical Advice Notes |
|---|---|
| Local planning document | Local Development Plan (LDP) |
| Who decides applications | The local planning authority, usually the county or county borough council (or a national park authority) |
| In-principle consent | Outline planning permission, with reserved matters approved later |
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Land Transaction Tax (LTT) |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
| How a sale becomes binding | As in England, a land sale becomes legally binding on exchange of contracts and finishes on completion, with the title registered at HM Land Registry. |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council has adopted it |
Common questions in Powys
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.
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.
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.
How is the price of development land worked out?
Development land is usually valued by working back from what the finished homes would be worth, then deducting build costs, infrastructure, planning obligations such as affordable housing, fees, finance and a developer's margin. This is called a residual valuation. We do not quote land values online; our free appraisal explains the factors that affect your site.
Do you buy land in Powys?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land across Powys, including Brecon, Welshpool and Newtown. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.