Sell an Infill Plot in Eltham
Selling infill land in Eltham turns on three questions: does the gap fit the pattern of the street, are services and access available, and would a new home affect neighbours' light or privacy? Land to Homes checks each one, explains the likely scale of scheme, and puts any offer or terms in writing before you commit.
Eltham · SE9Free site appraisal
Tell us about your land and we will call you back. No cost, no obligation.
Prefer to talk? Call 0800 088 6248.
- 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 sites near Eltham
We cover Eltham as part of Greater London. It is about 9 miles south-east of London, around postcode district SE9. If your land sits between towns, Blackheath, Welling and Catford are the closest neighbouring places on our list. Within England, Eltham falls in the London region.
Typical sites we review near Eltham include corner plots and side gardens, land behind street frontages and paddocks on the edge of Eltham. In England, where Eltham sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
Send us a postcode in or near SE9 and we will start with a free desktop appraisal.
Our approach in Eltham
We can buy the plot
Where a plot suits us, we can buy it ourselves, with or without planning, with no onward chain, subject to survey, title and contract. Any offer is set out in writing.
Neighbours' light and privacy
Window positions, outlook and daylight to neighbouring homes are tested in planning. We look at how a design could protect them, because this often decides whether infill is approved.
Party walls and boundaries
Building on or near a shared boundary can trigger party wall procedures in England and Wales. Clear boundaries on the title plan help avoid disputes with neighbours later on.
Services and connections
Connecting water, sewers and power to a single plot can be costly where mains are not close by. We check where services run before estimating what the plot could support.
Planning in Eltham: the English rules
If your land near Eltham 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, the NPPF supports small sites and treats limited infilling in villages as an exception within the Green Belt. Smaller schemes can test the principle of housing through Permission in Principle before detailed design. Party wall procedures apply where work affects a shared wall or boundary, and buyers pay Stamp Duty Land Tax.
| 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 |
Questions about Sell an Infill Plot in Eltham
What is an infill plot?
An infill plot is a gap within an existing line of buildings, such as a space between two houses or at the end of a terrace, where a new home would continue the street rather than extend into open land. Exact definitions vary between councils, and rural policies often define infill more narrowly.
How small can a plot be for a new house?
There is no single minimum. It depends on the width of the frontage, the size of neighbouring plots, space standards for the new home, garden and parking requirements, and how the design fits the street. A narrow plot may still work for a terraced design that continues an existing row.
Do infill plots need biodiversity net gain?
In England, recent changes exempt many very small sites from biodiversity net gain, subject to conditions, and other exemptions may apply. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland take different approaches to biodiversity in planning. Check the current rules with your council or a planning consultant before you apply.
Can I sell the side garden of my end-of-terrace house?
Often, yes, where the side garden is wide enough for a new home that continues the terrace or stands as a separate detached house. Consider the impact on your own home, parking and garden, and whether your mortgage lender will agree to release the land.
Do you work with landowners in Eltham?
We do. We work with landowners in Eltham and elsewhere in Greater London, including Thamesmead, Hampton and Peckham. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.
Read more: Sell an Infill Plot · Guide: Selling part of your garden: what you need to know