Land and new homes in Shrewsbury
In Shrewsbury, 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.
Shrewsbury · SY1Free 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
Where Shrewsbury fits
In Shropshire, Shrewsbury lies about 13 miles west of Telford; its central postcode district is SY1. If your land sits between towns, Wellington, Telford and Oswestry are the closest neighbouring places on our list. Shrewsbury is part of England’s West Midlands region. From our Birmingham head office in Great Barr, Shrewsbury is about 35 miles away.
Typical sites we review near Shrewsbury include redundant commercial buildings, small holdings and pony paddocks and backland plots with a workable access. Because Shrewsbury is in England, land titles are registered with HM Land Registry and transfers attract Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
Tell us where your land is around Shrewsbury and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Shrewsbury
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Shrewsbury
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Shrewsbury
- Sell Land Without Planning in Shrewsbury
- Land Option Agreements in Shrewsbury
- Land Promotion Agreements in Shrewsbury
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Shrewsbury
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Shrewsbury
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Shrewsbury
- Sell Brownfield Land in Shrewsbury
- Sell an Infill Plot in Shrewsbury
- Land Assembly and Access in Shrewsbury
- Free Site Appraisal in Shrewsbury
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Shrewsbury
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Shrewsbury
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Shrewsbury
- New Home Construction in Shrewsbury
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Shrewsbury
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Shrewsbury
- New Homes to Rent in Shrewsbury
- Affordable Housing in Shrewsbury
- Social Housing in Shrewsbury
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Shrewsbury
Funders and partners
Planning in Shrewsbury: the English rules
If your land near Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury 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) |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
Land and homes in Shrewsbury: questions
What is a local development plan and why does it matter?
The development plan sets out where new homes and other development should go, and it is the starting point for planning decisions. In England it is usually called the Local Plan; Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have Local Development Plans. Land allocated for housing, or next to a settlement where policy supports growth, usually has stronger prospects.
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.
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.
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 work with landowners in Shrewsbury?
We do. We work with landowners in Shrewsbury and elsewhere in Shropshire, including Ludlow, Bridgnorth and Telford. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.