Land and new homes in Warwickshire
In Warwickshire, 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.
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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 Warwickshire
Across Warwickshire, we cover Nuneaton and 6 other towns, among them Stratford-upon-Avon, Kenilworth and Warwick. Next door, we also cover West Midlands, Leicestershire and Worcestershire. Our Great Barr head office in Birmingham is about 23 miles from the middle of Warwickshire.
Typical sites we review near Warwickshire include former garage blocks and yards, land behind street frontages and paddocks on the edge of Nuneaton. Planning in Warwickshire follows England’s rules: the National Planning Policy Framework sets national policy and the council’s Local Plan sets local policy.
Tell us where your land is around Warwickshire and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Warwickshire
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Warwickshire
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Warwickshire
- Sell Land Without Planning in Warwickshire
- Land Option Agreements in Warwickshire
- Land Promotion Agreements in Warwickshire
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Warwickshire
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Warwickshire
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Warwickshire
- Sell Brownfield Land in Warwickshire
- Sell an Infill Plot in Warwickshire
- Land Assembly and Access in Warwickshire
- Free Site Appraisal in Warwickshire
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Warwickshire
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Warwickshire
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Warwickshire
- New Home Construction in Warwickshire
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Warwickshire
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Warwickshire
- New Homes to Rent in Warwickshire
- Affordable Housing in Warwickshire
- Social Housing in Warwickshire
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Warwickshire
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in Warwickshire
Whether a field or large garden could take homes depends mostly on the council's Local Plan and national policy. Under the National Planning Policy Framework, plans define settlement boundaries, and land just outside Warwickshire may still come forward if it is allocated, previously developed or meets evidenced unmet housing need. Smaller housing schemes can also use Permission in Principle, an England-only route that settles location, use and amount first. Our free appraisal explains which route suits your land.
In England, affordable housing on market developments in Warwickshire 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.
| National planning policy | National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised August 2026, with national planning practice guidance |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Your questions answered for Warwickshire
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.
What is a new-build warranty?
It is an insurance-backed policy covering certain defects in a new home for a set period after completion. The builder is usually responsible for most defects early in the cover, and the warranty provider covers major structural problems later. Most mortgage lenders expect a recognised warranty, or a professional consultant's certificate, before they lend on a new home.
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.
What are heads of terms?
Heads of terms are a short written summary of the main points of a deal, such as the price or price formula, the length of an option or promotion, who pays which costs and any conditions. They are not usually legally binding, but they guide the solicitors who draft the contract. We set out your legal fee cover in them.
Do you work with landowners in Warwickshire?
We do. We work with landowners across Warwickshire, including Warwick, Rugby and Kenilworth. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.