New Home Construction in Caernarfon
Land to Homes is part of the S&K Group, a construction and property group, so building homes in Caernarfon is part of how we plan land from the start. We design schemes that can be built economically, manage the build with contractors and suppliers, and deliver homes for sale, for rent and for councils and housing associations.
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- 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 work around Caernarfon
Caernarfon (LL55) is one of the Gwynedd towns we cover, about 9 miles south-west of Bangor (Gwynedd). The nearest other places we cover are Bangor (Gwynedd) (9 miles), Pwllheli (18 miles) and Holyhead (19 miles).
Typical work around Caernarfon: fields that need a masterplan before an application, schemes that need redesigning to work and sites that need a fresh planning strategy. In Wales, where Caernarfon sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the county or county borough council (or a national park authority).
Tell us about the site near Caernarfon and we will explain how we would take it forward.
What we offer in Caernarfon
Respect for neighbours
Site traffic, working hours, noise and dust are managed under a construction management plan where the council requires one, and neighbours know who to contact.
Groundworks and infrastructure
Roads, sewers, drainage and services are planned and built to the standards needed for adoption by the highway authority and water company where that applies.
Warranty considered early
Most mortgage lenders expect a new home to carry a recognised structural warranty, so warranty provider requirements are considered from the design stage.
From land to keys
The people who buy or promote the land also plan the build, so the scheme that wins planning is one that can be delivered on site.
Planning and land rules in Caernarfon
Permission in Principle is not available in Wales, so the usual first step for land near Caernarfon is an outline planning application, with reserved matters to follow, or a full application. Councils allocate housing sites through their Local Development Plan, and landowners can put land forward as a candidate site when a plan is prepared or reviewed. If your land is not allocated, an option or promotion agreement lets a partner take on the cost of promoting it.
In Wales, the Building Regulations are set by the Welsh Government and differ from England's, including on energy efficiency. Sustainable drainage must be approved by the SuDS approving body before construction starts on most sites, and affordable homes funded by Welsh Government grant are usually built to the Welsh Development Quality Requirements.
| Who decides applications | The local planning authority, usually the county or county borough council (or a national park authority) |
|---|---|
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Land Transaction Tax (LTT) |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
| How a sale becomes binding | As in England, a land sale becomes legally binding on exchange of contracts and finishes on completion, with the title registered at HM Land Registry. |
Common questions in Caernarfon
What are building regulations?
Building regulations set minimum standards for the design and construction of buildings, including structure, fire safety, energy efficiency, drainage and accessibility. England, Wales and Northern Ireland each have their own regulations, approved through building control. Scotland has building standards, and work needs a building warrant from the council before it starts and a completion certificate at the end.
What are pre-commencement conditions?
They are planning conditions that must be satisfied before any work starts on site, such as approving drainage details, materials or a construction management plan. Starting work without discharging them can put the permission at risk. We deal with them before work begins, together with any planning obligations that apply to the site.
Does Land to Homes build the homes itself?
Land to Homes manages planning, design and construction on the sites it brings forward, and is part of the S&K Group, a construction and property group. Construction is carried out with contractors and suppliers under our management. Because we plan land with building in mind, the schemes we take to planning are designed to be delivered.
Do new homes have to be energy efficient?
Yes. Each nation's building regulations or building standards set energy efficiency requirements for new homes, and these have been tightened over recent years. In Scotland, new homes generally need zero direct emissions heating, such as heat pumps. England and Wales are moving to higher standards through updates to their own regulations.
Do you take on planning and building work in Caernarfon?
Yes, on sites we buy, option, promote or develop in partnership in Caernarfon and elsewhere in Gwynedd, including Bangor (Gwynedd), Holyhead and Pwllheli. We do not take on planning or building work for third parties as a consultancy.
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