Land and new homes in Stratford-upon-Avon
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Stratford-upon-Avon, 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.
Stratford-upon-Avon · CV37Free 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
Our coverage in Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon (CV37) is one of the Warwickshire towns we cover, about 25 miles south-west of Nuneaton. Nearby, we also cover Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa and Kenilworth, all within 12 miles. Stratford-upon-Avon is in the West Midlands region of England. Stratford-upon-Avon is about 27 miles from our Great Barr head office in Birmingham.
Around Stratford-upon-Avon we look at redundant commercial buildings, backland plots with a workable access and infill gaps along existing streets. Because Stratford-upon-Avon is in England, land titles are registered with HM Land Registry and transfers attract Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
A postcode and a rough boundary are enough for us to start a free appraisal of land near Stratford-upon-Avon.
Services in Stratford-upon-Avon
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Sell Land Without Planning in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Land Option Agreements in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Land Promotion Agreements in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Sell Brownfield Land in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Sell an Infill Plot in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Land Assembly and Access in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Free Site Appraisal in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Stratford-upon-Avon
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Stratford-upon-Avon
- New Home Construction in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Stratford-upon-Avon
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Stratford-upon-Avon
- New Homes to Rent in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Affordable Housing in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Social Housing in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Stratford-upon-Avon
Funders and partners
- Funding and Investment Partners in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Build to Rent Partnerships in Stratford-upon-Avon
Planning in Stratford-upon-Avon: the English rules
If your land near Stratford-upon-Avon 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.
If you rent privately in Stratford-upon-Avon, the Renters' Rights Act 2025 now shapes your tenancy: most tenancies run from one rent period to the next, rent can usually only be raised once a year through a formal process, and no-fault evictions have ended. Affordable options in England include Social Rent, Affordable Rent at up to 80% of market rent, and shared ownership. Land to Homes plans homes for sale and rent, and you can register interest now.
| National planning policy | National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised August 2026, with national planning practice guidance |
|---|---|
| Local planning document | Local Plan |
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Land and homes in Stratford-upon-Avon: questions
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.
Will I have to pay anything upfront?
Not on a promotion agreement. We fund the planning work, and those costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning permission. You will still need your own solicitor, but on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees, with the amount agreed in the heads of terms.
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.
What is planning permission?
Planning permission is consent from the planning authority to carry out development, such as building new homes or changing the use of land. Applications are judged against the local development plan and national policy, which differ in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Permission can be full, or outline, which is called planning permission in principle in Scotland.
Is Stratford-upon-Avon an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Stratford-upon-Avon and elsewhere in Warwickshire, including Nuneaton, Royal Leamington Spa and Bedworth. 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.