Land and new homes in Godalming
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Godalming, 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.
Godalming · GU7Free 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 Godalming fits
Godalming (GU7) is one of the Surrey towns we cover, about 4 miles south-west of Guildford. If your land sits between towns, Guildford, Aldershot and Farnham are the closest neighbouring places on our list. Godalming is in the South East region of England.
Around Godalming we look at infill gaps along existing streets, farmland next to the settlement boundary and redundant agricultural buildings. In England, where Godalming sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
Tell us where your land is around Godalming and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Godalming
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Godalming
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Godalming
- Sell Land Without Planning in Godalming
- Land Option Agreements in Godalming
- Land Promotion Agreements in Godalming
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Godalming
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Godalming
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Godalming
- Sell Brownfield Land in Godalming
- Sell an Infill Plot in Godalming
- Land Assembly and Access in Godalming
- Free Site Appraisal in Godalming
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Godalming
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Godalming
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Godalming
- New Home Construction in Godalming
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Godalming
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Godalming
- New Homes to Rent in Godalming
- Affordable Housing in Godalming
- Social Housing in Godalming
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Godalming
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Godalming
If your land near Godalming 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 Godalming? 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.
| 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 |
Land and homes in Godalming: questions
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.
Who pays for the planning application?
Usually the applicant pays the council fee and the cost of surveys and reports. Under a promotion agreement with Land to Homes, we fund the planning work, and the costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning. On a direct purchase without planning, the planning cost and risk become ours.
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.
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 in Godalming?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Godalming and elsewhere in Surrey, including Camberley, Esher and Ashford (Surrey). Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.