Land and new homes in Dudley
In Dudley, 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.
Dudley · DY1Free 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 Dudley
About 8 miles west of Birmingham, Dudley is part of our West Midlands coverage, centred on postcode district DY1. If your land sits between towns, Brierley Hill, Tipton and Kingswinford are the closest neighbouring places on our list. Dudley is part of England’s West Midlands region. Our head office in Great Barr, Birmingham, is about 7 miles away.
Typical sites we review near Dudley include paddocks on the edge of Dudley, fields put forward or allocated in the local plan and redundant agricultural buildings. As Dudley is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
Tell us where your land is around Dudley and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Dudley
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Dudley
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Dudley
- Sell Land Without Planning in Dudley
- Land Option Agreements in Dudley
- Land Promotion Agreements in Dudley
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Dudley
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Dudley
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Dudley
- Sell Brownfield Land in Dudley
- Sell an Infill Plot in Dudley
- Land Assembly and Access in Dudley
- Free Site Appraisal in Dudley
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Dudley
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Dudley
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Dudley
- New Home Construction in Dudley
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Dudley
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Dudley
- New Homes to Rent in Dudley
- Affordable Housing in Dudley
- Social Housing in Dudley
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Dudley
Funders and partners
Planning in Dudley: the English rules
If your land near Dudley 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 Dudley 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.
| National planning policy | National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised August 2026, with national planning practice guidance |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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. |
Questions about Land and homes in Dudley
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.
Can you guarantee my land will get planning permission?
No one can guarantee planning permission. Decisions rest with the planning authority or, on appeal, an independent appeal body. What we can do is assess the prospects honestly, prepare a thorough application and deal with likely objections early. If we think a site is unlikely to succeed, we will tell you before anyone spends time or money on it.
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 land promotion agreement?
Under a promotion agreement, a promoter funds and manages the planning process, then markets the land for sale with the landowner once permission is granted. The proceeds are shared under an agreed formula after the promoter's costs. With Land to Homes there is nothing to pay upfront: planning costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning.
Is Dudley an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Dudley and elsewhere in West Midlands, including Wednesbury, Kingswinford and Coventry. 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.