Land and new homes in West Bromwich
In West Bromwich, 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.
West Bromwich · B70Free site appraisal
Tell us about your land and we will call you back. No cost, no obligation.
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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 West Bromwich fits
About 5 miles north-west of Birmingham, West Bromwich is part of our West Midlands coverage, centred on postcode district B70. Smethwick is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 2 miles, followed by Wednesbury and Tipton. West Bromwich is part of England’s West Midlands region. Our head office in Great Barr, Birmingham, is about 4 miles away.
Sites worth a conversation around West Bromwich: large and long rear gardens, redundant agricultural buildings and fields put forward or allocated in the local plan. In England, where West Bromwich sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
If you own land near West Bromwich, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in West Bromwich
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in West Bromwich
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in West Bromwich
- Sell Land Without Planning in West Bromwich
- Land Option Agreements in West Bromwich
- Land Promotion Agreements in West Bromwich
- Landowner Joint Ventures in West Bromwich
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in West Bromwich
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in West Bromwich
- Sell Brownfield Land in West Bromwich
- Sell an Infill Plot in West Bromwich
- Land Assembly and Access in West Bromwich
- Free Site Appraisal in West Bromwich
- Sell a Building for Conversion in West Bromwich
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in West Bromwich
- Architecture and Masterplanning in West Bromwich
- New Home Construction in West Bromwich
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in West Bromwich
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in West Bromwich
- New Homes to Rent in West Bromwich
- Affordable Housing in West Bromwich
- Social Housing in West Bromwich
- Council and Housing Partnerships in West Bromwich
Funders and partners
Planning in West Bromwich: the English rules
If your land near West Bromwich 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.
Renting a new home in West Bromwich? In England, most private tenancies are now assured periodic tenancies with no fixed end date, and since 1 May 2026 landlords can no longer use section 21 no-fault evictions. New-build buyers usually receive a structural warranty and buy through exchange of contracts and completion, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax where it is due. Land to Homes has no homes for sale or rent yet, but you can register your interest.
| National planning policy | National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised August 2026, with national planning practice guidance |
|---|---|
| Local planning document | Local Plan |
| In-principle consent | Outline planning permission, with reserved matters approved later |
| 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 |
Questions about Land and homes in West Bromwich
Who pays for the planning application?
Usually the applicant pays the council fee and the cost of surveys and reports. Under a promotion agreement with Land to Homes, we fund the planning work, and the costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning. On a direct purchase without planning, the planning cost and risk become ours.
Is the site appraisal really free?
Yes. Our site appraisal is free and carries no obligation. It covers access, planning policy, likely constraints and an indicative number of homes, and we talk you through the routes open to you. You do not have to agree to anything afterwards, and we will tell you plainly if the land is not suitable for us.
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.
How do I register interest in a new home?
Tell us your contact details, preferred areas, the type and size of home, whether you want to buy or rent, and your timing. Registering is free, it is not a reservation or an application, and you can ask us to remove your details at any time. We use it to contact you and to understand what people need.
Do you work with landowners in West Bromwich?
We do. We work with landowners in West Bromwich and elsewhere in West Midlands, including Halesowen, Aldridge and Coventry. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.