Land and new homes in Worthing
In Worthing, 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.
Worthing · BN11Free 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
Worthing at a glance
Worthing (BN11) is one of the West Sussex towns we cover, about 22 miles south of Crawley. Portslade is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 7 miles, followed by Littlehampton and Hove. Worthing is part of England’s South East region.
Around Worthing we look at fields put forward or allocated in the local plan, redundant agricultural buildings and large and long rear gardens. As Worthing is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
If you own land near Worthing, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Worthing
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Worthing
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Worthing
- Sell Land Without Planning in Worthing
- Land Option Agreements in Worthing
- Land Promotion Agreements in Worthing
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Worthing
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Worthing
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Worthing
- Sell Brownfield Land in Worthing
- Sell an Infill Plot in Worthing
- Land Assembly and Access in Worthing
- Free Site Appraisal in Worthing
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Worthing
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Worthing
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Worthing
- New Home Construction in Worthing
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Worthing
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Worthing
- New Homes to Rent in Worthing
- Affordable Housing in Worthing
- Social Housing in Worthing
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Worthing
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Worthing
If your land near Worthing 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.
Affordable homes in Worthing are usually funded through a mix of Section 106 contributions from market schemes and grant from Homes England's Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036, or from the Greater London Authority in London. Registered providers, regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing, own and manage most of them. Land to Homes can bring forward land and build homes for councils and housing associations, including homes for Social Rent.
| 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 registration | HM Land Registry |
Your questions answered for Worthing
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.
What kinds of land do you look at?
Fields and paddocks next to towns and villages, large gardens and backland, infill plots, brownfield and former commercial sites, farmland, and buildings that could convert to homes. Sites need realistic access and planning prospects. If land is too small or too constrained for us, we will say so plainly rather than leave you waiting for an answer.
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.
Do you buy land directly?
Yes, on suitable sites. We can buy land directly, with or without planning permission and with no onward chain, subject to survey, title and contract. Whether a direct purchase suits you depends on the site and on whether you would rather have certainty now or wait for planning to change what the land is worth.
Do you work with landowners in Worthing?
We do. We work with landowners in Worthing and elsewhere in West Sussex, including Horsham, Littlehampton and Chichester. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.