Land and new homes in West Glamorgan
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in West Glamorgan, 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.
West GlamorganFree 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 we work in West Glamorgan
Our West Glamorgan coverage takes in 4 towns and cities, centred on Swansea and including Briton Ferry, Neath and Gorseinon. If your land is near a boundary, we also cover Mid Glamorgan, Dyfed and South Glamorgan.
Sites worth a conversation around West Glamorgan: infill gaps along existing streets, large and long rear gardens and backland plots with a workable access. In Wales, where West Glamorgan sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the county or county borough council (or a national park authority).
A postcode and a rough boundary are enough for us to start a free appraisal of land near West Glamorgan.
Services in West Glamorgan
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in West Glamorgan
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in West Glamorgan
- Sell Land Without Planning in West Glamorgan
- Land Option Agreements in West Glamorgan
- Land Promotion Agreements in West Glamorgan
- Landowner Joint Ventures in West Glamorgan
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in West Glamorgan
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in West Glamorgan
- Sell Brownfield Land in West Glamorgan
- Sell an Infill Plot in West Glamorgan
- Land Assembly and Access in West Glamorgan
- Free Site Appraisal in West Glamorgan
- Sell a Building for Conversion in West Glamorgan
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in West Glamorgan
- Architecture and Masterplanning in West Glamorgan
- New Home Construction in West Glamorgan
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in West Glamorgan
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in West Glamorgan
- New Homes to Rent in West Glamorgan
- Affordable Housing in West Glamorgan
- Social Housing in West Glamorgan
- Council and Housing Partnerships in West Glamorgan
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in West Glamorgan
Drainage has its own approval in Wales. Most new developments of more than one home, or with 100 square metres or more of construction area, need sustainable drainage approval from the council's SuDS Approving Body, separate from planning permission, before building starts. For land around West Glamorgan, that shapes layout and how many homes fit, so our free site appraisal looks at it alongside access, Local Development Plan policy and the biodiversity requirements of Planning Policy Wales.
In Wales, new affordable homes in West Glamorgan are mainly delivered by councils and registered social landlords, supported by Social Housing Grant, the Welsh Government's main capital programme for affordable housing. Section 106 agreements secure affordable homes on market schemes, in line with Local Development Plan policy. Registered social landlords are registered and regulated by the Welsh Ministers. Land to Homes can bring forward land and build homes with councils and housing associations.
| National planning policy | Planning Policy Wales (Edition 12) and Future Wales: the National Plan 2040, supported by Technical Advice Notes |
|---|---|
| Local planning document | Local Development Plan (LDP) |
| Who decides applications | The local planning authority, usually the county or county borough council (or a national park authority) |
| In-principle consent | Outline planning permission, with reserved matters approved later |
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Land Transaction Tax (LTT) |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
| How a sale becomes binding | As in England, a land sale becomes legally binding on exchange of contracts and finishes on completion, with the title registered at HM Land Registry. |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council has adopted it |
Your questions answered for West Glamorgan
How do I sell land for development?
Start with an appraisal of what the land could take and the routes open to you: a direct sale, an option agreement or a promotion agreement. Then take independent advice from a solicitor and, ideally, a land agent before agreeing heads of terms. Land to Homes offers a free, no-obligation site appraisal and explains each route in writing.
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 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.
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.
Is West Glamorgan an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land across West Glamorgan, including Gorseinon, Briton Ferry and Swansea. 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.