Land and new homes in Horley
In Horley, 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.
Horley · RH6Free 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 Horley fits
Horley sits about 18 miles east of Guildford in Surrey, in the RH6 postcode district. Close by, our coverage also takes in Crawley, Redhill and Reigate. Horley is in the South East region of England.
In and around Horley, the land we appraise ranges from land that already has planning permission to small holdings and pony paddocks, including brownfield land in and around Horley. Because Horley is in England, land titles are registered with HM Land Registry and transfers attract Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
If you own land near Horley, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Horley
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Horley
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Horley
- Sell Land Without Planning in Horley
- Land Option Agreements in Horley
- Land Promotion Agreements in Horley
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Horley
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Horley
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Horley
- Sell Brownfield Land in Horley
- Sell an Infill Plot in Horley
- Land Assembly and Access in Horley
- Free Site Appraisal in Horley
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Horley
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Horley
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Horley
- New Home Construction in Horley
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Horley
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Horley
- New Homes to Rent in Horley
- Affordable Housing in Horley
- Social Housing in Horley
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Horley
Funders and partners
Planning in Horley: the English rules
If your land near Horley 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.
Councils and housing associations around Horley can bid for grant through Homes England's Social and Affordable Homes Programme, which funds Social Rent, Affordable Rent at up to 80% of market rent, and shared ownership. Landlords of the rented homes must be registered with the Regulator of Social Housing. National policy also expects local plans to set a minimum Social Rent proportion for major development. Land to Homes is ready to discuss sites, partnership and delivery.
| 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 registration | HM Land Registry |
| 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. |
Common questions in Horley
What kinds of land do you look at?
Fields and paddocks next to towns and villages, large gardens and backland, infill plots, brownfield and former commercial sites, farmland, and buildings that could convert to homes. Sites need realistic access and planning prospects. If land is too small or too constrained for us, we will say so plainly rather than leave you waiting for an answer.
What should I check before reserving any new-build home?
Check the specification, the tenure and any lease terms, estate or service charges for unadopted roads and open space, the warranty provider, the reservation terms and whether the developer is registered with the New Homes Quality Board. Instruct your own solicitor early, visit the site if you can and ask for everything important in writing.
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 the New Homes Quality Code and New Homes Ombudsman?
The New Homes Quality Code is a code of practice for developers registered with the New Homes Quality Board, covering how homes are marketed, reserved, sold and handed over, and after-sales care. Buyers of homes from registered developers can usually take unresolved complaints to the New Homes Ombudsman Service. The framework currently covers England, Scotland and Wales.
Is Horley an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Horley and elsewhere in Surrey, including Ashford (Surrey), Redhill and Egham. 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.