Land and new homes in Wiltshire
Land to Homes is a land and new-homes business covering Wiltshire. We can buy suitable land directly, fund the planning on promotion and option deals, and deliver homes for sale, rent and affordable housing. Every land enquiry starts with a free, no-obligation 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
Land and homes across Wiltshire
Across Wiltshire, we cover Swindon and 3 other towns, among them Chippenham, Trowbridge and Salisbury. If your land is near a boundary, we also cover Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somerset.
Around Wiltshire we look at farmland next to the settlement boundary, redundant commercial buildings and fields put forward or allocated in the local plan. Because Wiltshire is in England, land titles are registered with HM Land Registry and transfers attract Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
A postcode and a rough boundary are enough for us to start a free appraisal of land near Wiltshire.
Services in Wiltshire
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Wiltshire
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Wiltshire
- Sell Land Without Planning in Wiltshire
- Land Option Agreements in Wiltshire
- Land Promotion Agreements in Wiltshire
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Wiltshire
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Wiltshire
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Wiltshire
- Sell Brownfield Land in Wiltshire
- Sell an Infill Plot in Wiltshire
- Land Assembly and Access in Wiltshire
- Free Site Appraisal in Wiltshire
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Wiltshire
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Wiltshire
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Wiltshire
- New Home Construction in Wiltshire
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Wiltshire
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Wiltshire
- New Homes to Rent in Wiltshire
- Affordable Housing in Wiltshire
- Social Housing in Wiltshire
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Wiltshire
Funders and partners
Planning and land rules in Wiltshire
Land with no planning permission can still be sold. Around Wiltshire, the usual routes in England are a direct sale, an option agreement or a promotion agreement, where the planning work is funded for you and the land is sold once consent is granted. Outline planning permission settles the principle, with reserved matters approved later. Section 106 obligations, the Community Infrastructure Levy where charged and biodiversity net gain all affect what a site is worth, so independent advice matters.
Councils and housing associations around Wiltshire 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
| 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 |
Common questions in Wiltshire
What is planning permission?
Planning permission is consent from the planning authority to carry out development, such as building new homes or changing the use of land. Applications are judged against the local development plan and national policy, which differ in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Permission can be full, or outline, which is called planning permission in principle in Scotland.
What are the New Homes Quality Code and New Homes Ombudsman?
The New Homes Quality Code is a code of practice for developers registered with the New Homes Quality Board, covering how homes are marketed, reserved, sold and handed over, and after-sales care. Buyers of homes from registered developers can usually take unresolved complaints to the New Homes Ombudsman Service. The framework currently covers England, Scotland and Wales.
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 I need my own solicitor to sell land?
Yes. Every landowner should have their own solicitor on a land sale or agreement, and many also use a land agent or chartered surveyor. On option and promotion agreements with Land to Homes, we pay your reasonable legal fees, with the amount agreed up front in the heads of terms before you instruct anyone.
Is Wiltshire an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land across Wiltshire, including Trowbridge, Chippenham and Salisbury. 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.