Sell an Infill Plot in Putney
Owners of small gap sites in Putney are often told the plot is too small to bother with. It may not be. One well-designed house on the right frontage can be a straightforward planning case. Land to Homes gives a free, no-obligation appraisal and, where the plot suits us, can buy it directly, subject to survey, title and contract.
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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 Putney
We cover Putney as part of Greater London. It is about 5 miles south-west of London, around postcode district SW15. Barnes is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 2 miles, followed by Fulham and Wimbledon. Within England, Putney falls in the London region.
Around Putney we look at large and long rear gardens, corner plots and side gardens and former garage blocks and yards. Planning in Putney follows England’s rules: the National Planning Policy Framework sets national policy and the council’s Local Plan sets local policy.
Send us a postcode in or near SW15 and we will start with a free desktop appraisal.
Our approach in Putney
Self-builder or developer
Some infill plots suit individual self-builders, while others suit a developer building several homes. We explain who is likely to want your plot and what that means for the deal.
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.
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.
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.
Rules that apply in Putney
Land with no planning permission can still be sold. Around Putney, 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.
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.
| National planning policy | National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised August 2026, with national planning practice guidance |
|---|---|
| Who decides applications | The local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority) |
| 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 |
Questions about Sell an Infill Plot in Putney
What does a buyer check on a small infill site?
Title and boundaries, rights of way, the planning history of the plot, the location of sewers and water mains, trees, drainage, ground conditions, and whether the street has a pattern a new home can follow. Small issues matter more on small sites because they directly affect what can fit.
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 my neighbours have a say if I sell an infill plot?
You do not need their permission to sell, but they will be notified when a planning application is made and can comment on it. Early, courteous contact often helps, especially if party walls, shared drives or boundary features such as hedges and fences are involved.
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.
Do you work with landowners in Putney?
We do. We work with landowners in Putney and elsewhere in Greater London, including Chelsea, Eltham and Ruislip. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.
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