Land and new homes in Great Malvern
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Great Malvern, 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.
Great Malvern · WR14Free 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
Our coverage in Great Malvern
About 7 miles south-west of Worcester, Great Malvern is part of our Worcestershire coverage, centred on postcode district WR14. The nearest other places we cover are Ledbury (7 miles), Worcester (7 miles) and Tewkesbury (11 miles). Within England, Great Malvern falls in the West Midlands region. From our Birmingham head office in Great Barr, Great Malvern is about 35 miles away.
Around Great Malvern we look at large and long rear gardens, fields put forward or allocated in the local plan and former garage blocks and yards. In England, where Great Malvern sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
Tell us where your land is around Great Malvern and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Great Malvern
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Great Malvern
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Great Malvern
- Sell Land Without Planning in Great Malvern
- Land Option Agreements in Great Malvern
- Land Promotion Agreements in Great Malvern
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Great Malvern
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Great Malvern
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Great Malvern
- Sell Brownfield Land in Great Malvern
- Sell an Infill Plot in Great Malvern
- Land Assembly and Access in Great Malvern
- Free Site Appraisal in Great Malvern
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Great Malvern
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Great Malvern
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Great Malvern
- New Home Construction in Great Malvern
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Great Malvern
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Great Malvern
- New Homes to Rent in Great Malvern
- Affordable Housing in Great Malvern
- Social Housing in Great Malvern
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Great Malvern
Funders and partners
Planning in Great Malvern: the English rules
If your land near Great Malvern 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.
If you rent privately in Great Malvern, the Renters' Rights Act 2025 now shapes your tenancy: most tenancies run from one rent period to the next, rent can usually only be raised once a year through a formal process, and no-fault evictions have ended. Affordable options in England include Social Rent, Affordable Rent at up to 80% of market rent, and shared ownership. Land to Homes plans homes for sale and rent, and you can register interest now.
| 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) |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Common questions in Great Malvern
Can you guarantee my land will get planning permission?
No one can guarantee planning permission. Decisions rest with the planning authority or, on appeal, an independent appeal body. What we can do is assess the prospects honestly, prepare a thorough application and deal with likely objections early. If we think a site is unlikely to succeed, we will tell you before anyone spends time or money on it.
Can I sell land without planning permission?
Yes. Land often sells without planning, either for a price that reflects the planning risk or under a deal where the price is set once permission is granted. Land to Homes can buy suitable sites directly, with or without planning and with no onward chain, subject to survey, title and contract, or promote the land through planning with you.
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.
What is biodiversity net gain?
Biodiversity net gain is a requirement in England for most new developments to leave natural habitat in a measurably better state than before, assessed using a statutory metric. It can be delivered on site, off site or, as a last resort, through statutory credits. It affects how much land a scheme needs. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own biodiversity policies.
Is Great Malvern an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Great Malvern and elsewhere in Worcestershire, including Worcester, Bromsgrove and Kidderminster. 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.