Land and new homes in Keighley
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Keighley, 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.
Keighley · BD21Free 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
Land and homes around Keighley
Keighley (BD21) is one of the West Yorkshire towns we cover, about 15 miles west of Leeds. The nearest other places we cover are Shipley (6 miles), Guiseley (8 miles) and Bradford (8 miles). Keighley is part of England’s Yorkshire and the Humber region.
Typical sites we review near Keighley include redundant commercial buildings, farmland next to the settlement boundary and land behind street frontages. Planning in Keighley follows England’s rules: the National Planning Policy Framework sets national policy and the council’s Local Plan sets local policy.
Tell us where your land is around Keighley and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Keighley
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Keighley
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Keighley
- Sell Land Without Planning in Keighley
- Land Option Agreements in Keighley
- Land Promotion Agreements in Keighley
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Keighley
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Keighley
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Keighley
- Sell Brownfield Land in Keighley
- Sell an Infill Plot in Keighley
- Land Assembly and Access in Keighley
- Free Site Appraisal in Keighley
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Keighley
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Keighley
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Keighley
- New Home Construction in Keighley
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Keighley
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Keighley
- New Homes to Rent in Keighley
- Affordable Housing in Keighley
- Social Housing in Keighley
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Keighley
Funders and partners
Planning in Keighley: the English rules
If your land near Keighley 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.
In England, affordable housing on market developments in Keighley is normally secured through a Section 106 agreement, which sets the number, tenure and transfer of homes to a registered provider. Grant from Homes England can add further homes, and the 2026 to 2036 programme expects at least 60% of funded homes to be Social Rent. Land to Homes can supply land, design and build homes, or deliver completed homes for councils and housing associations.
| 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 |
| 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. |
Your questions answered for Keighley
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.
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.
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.
What is a new-build warranty?
It is an insurance-backed policy covering certain defects in a new home for a set period after completion. The builder is usually responsible for most defects early in the cover, and the warranty provider covers major structural problems later. Most mortgage lenders expect a recognised warranty, or a professional consultant's certificate, before they lend on a new home.
Do you buy land in Keighley?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Keighley and elsewhere in West Yorkshire, including Guiseley, Batley and Morley. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.