Land and new homes in Chippenham
In Chippenham, 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.
Chippenham · SN15Free 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
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Our coverage in Chippenham
Chippenham sits about 16 miles south-west of Swindon in Wiltshire, in the SN15 postcode district. The nearest other places we cover are Trowbridge (10 miles), Bath (12 miles) and Yate (14 miles). Chippenham is in the South West region of England.
Typical sites we review near Chippenham include land that already has planning permission, large and long rear gardens and redundant commercial buildings. Planning in Chippenham follows England’s rules: the National Planning Policy Framework sets national policy and the council’s Local Plan sets local policy.
If you own land near Chippenham, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Chippenham
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Chippenham
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Chippenham
- Sell Land Without Planning in Chippenham
- Land Option Agreements in Chippenham
- Land Promotion Agreements in Chippenham
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Chippenham
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Chippenham
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Chippenham
- Sell Brownfield Land in Chippenham
- Sell an Infill Plot in Chippenham
- Land Assembly and Access in Chippenham
- Free Site Appraisal in Chippenham
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Chippenham
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Chippenham
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Chippenham
- New Home Construction in Chippenham
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Chippenham
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Chippenham
- New Homes to Rent in Chippenham
- Affordable Housing in Chippenham
- Social Housing in Chippenham
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Chippenham
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in Chippenham
If your land near Chippenham 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 Chippenham? 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.
| 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 |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Common questions in Chippenham
Do you have any new homes for sale or rent?
Not yet. Land to Homes is a new venture and has no homes, plots or developments for sale or rent at the moment. You can register interest with the area and type of home you want, and we will contact you if we bring forward homes that match. We do not take reservations, fees or deposits at this stage.
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.
What are heads of terms?
Heads of terms are a short written summary of the main points of a deal, such as the price or price formula, the length of an option or promotion, who pays which costs and any conditions. They are not usually legally binding, but they guide the solicitors who draft the contract. We set out your legal fee cover in them.
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.
Do you buy land in Chippenham?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Chippenham and elsewhere in Wiltshire, including Salisbury, Swindon and Trowbridge. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.