Sell an Infill Plot in Canterbury
An infill plot in Canterbury is a gap in an otherwise built-up street or frontage, such as land between two houses, a side garden at the end of a terrace, or a cleared site in a row. Because it fills a gap rather than extending a settlement, it often has policy support, but design and neighbour impact are scrutinised closely.
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- Direct purchaseSuitable sites, with or without planning
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Selling land around Canterbury
In Kent, Canterbury lies about 24 miles east of Maidstone; its central postcode district is CT1. Nearby, we also cover Whitstable, Herne Bay and Faversham, all within 9 miles. Within England, Canterbury falls in the South East region.
Around Canterbury we look at brownfield land in and around Canterbury, farmland next to the settlement boundary and corner plots and side gardens. Planning in Canterbury 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 CT1 and we will start with a free desktop appraisal.
Why work with Land to Homes in Canterbury
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.
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.
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.
Village infill policies
Some rural policies allow limited infilling within villages even where wider development is restricted. We check whether your plot falls within the exact wording of those rules.
Planning and land rules in Canterbury
In England, most planning applications for new homes in Canterbury are decided by the local planning authority, usually the council, using its Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework. Many landowners sell without planning, either outright or through an option or promotion agreement that funds the application first. Land to Homes offers a free site appraisal, pays your reasonable legal fees on option and promotion agreements, and can buy suitable sites directly, subject to survey, title and contract.
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.
| 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) |
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| 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. |
Your questions answered for Canterbury
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.
Should I sell an infill plot with or without planning?
Selling with permission usually achieves a higher price, but means paying for drawings, surveys and fees yourself and accepting the risk of refusal. Selling without planning is simpler and passes that risk to the buyer. A contract conditional on planning sits between the two and suits many small plots.
Is it easier to get planning permission for infill?
Often, because infill makes use of land within a settlement. But councils still refuse infill that harms the character of the street, neighbours' amenity or highway safety. In some rural areas, infill policies are tightly defined, so it pays to check the exact policy wording for your area.
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.
Do you work with landowners in Canterbury?
We do. We work with landowners in Canterbury and elsewhere in Kent, including Dover, Broadstairs and Faversham. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.
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