Land and new homes in Tamworth
In Tamworth, 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.
Tamworth · B79Free site appraisal
Tell us about your land and we will call you back. No cost, no obligation.
Prefer to talk? Call 0800 088 6248.
- 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 Tamworth fits
In Staffordshire, Tamworth lies about 33 miles south-east of Stoke-on-Trent; its central postcode district is B79. Close by, our coverage also takes in Lichfield, Aldridge and Burntwood. Tamworth is part of England’s West Midlands region. Our head office in Great Barr, Birmingham, is about 12 miles away.
In and around Tamworth, the land we appraise ranges from fields put forward or allocated in the local plan to infill gaps along existing streets, including large and long rear gardens. In England, where Tamworth sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
Send us a postcode in or near B79 and we will start with a free desktop appraisal.
Services in Tamworth
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Tamworth
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Tamworth
- Sell Land Without Planning in Tamworth
- Land Option Agreements in Tamworth
- Land Promotion Agreements in Tamworth
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Tamworth
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Tamworth
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Tamworth
- Sell Brownfield Land in Tamworth
- Sell an Infill Plot in Tamworth
- Land Assembly and Access in Tamworth
- Free Site Appraisal in Tamworth
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Tamworth
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Tamworth
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Tamworth
- New Home Construction in Tamworth
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Tamworth
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Tamworth
- New Homes to Rent in Tamworth
- Affordable Housing in Tamworth
- Social Housing in Tamworth
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Tamworth
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Tamworth
If your land near Tamworth 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.
Renting a new home in Tamworth? In England, most private tenancies are now assured periodic tenancies with no fixed end date, and since 1 May 2026 landlords can no longer use section 21 no-fault evictions. New-build buyers usually receive a structural warranty and buy through exchange of contracts and completion, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax where it is due. Land to Homes has no homes for sale or rent yet, but you can register your interest.
| National planning policy | National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised August 2026, with national planning practice guidance |
|---|---|
| In-principle consent | Outline planning permission, with reserved matters approved later |
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| How a sale becomes binding | A land sale becomes legally binding on exchange of contracts and finishes on completion, after which the buyer registers the title with 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 Tamworth
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.
How do I register interest in a new home?
Tell us your contact details, preferred areas, the type and size of home, whether you want to buy or rent, and your timing. Registering is free, it is not a reservation or an application, and you can ask us to remove your details at any time. We use it to contact you and to understand what people need.
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.
Do I need my own solicitor to sell land?
Yes. Every landowner should have their own solicitor on a land sale or agreement, and many also use a land agent or chartered surveyor. On option and promotion agreements with Land to Homes, we pay your reasonable legal fees, with the amount agreed up front in the heads of terms before you instruct anyone.
Is Tamworth an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Tamworth and elsewhere in Staffordshire, including Burton upon Trent, Lichfield and Kidsgrove. 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.