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Sell land for affordable homes in Redhill

Selling land for affordable housing near Redhill doesn't have to start with an agent and a marketing campaign. You can talk to a buyer first and still take independent advice before you decide.

Affordable and social housing is part of the land-to-homes work we're setting out to do. If you own land on the edge of a village and want it to house local people, a rural exception scheme may be the right route.

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  • No commission: we're the buyer
  • Independent advice encouraged

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Where Redhill sits

The land we're most interested in near Redhill sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Reigate (2 miles) and Horley (5 miles).

TownRedhill
CountySurrey
CountryEngland
Postcode districtRH1
OS grid squareTQ25
Nearest towns we coverReigate (2 mi), Horley (5 mi), Caterham (5 mi)
Distance from WokingAbout 18 miles east
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Small group of new brick homes with slate roofs on the edge of a village

What makes land for affordable housing near Redhill worth an offer

  • Villages with evidence of local housing need
  • Sites with safe access and walking routes to village facilities
  • Land suitable for a handful of homes up to a small scheme
  • Parish councils open to a community-led scheme

Many landowners like the idea of land helping local families. We explain how exception sites work, what the price is based on and how local need is shown.

How we arrive at a figure for land in Surrey

Land price norms

Exception site land is typically priced well above farmland but below open-market housing land.

Tenure mix

Social rent, affordable rent and shared ownership homes produce different values.

Scheme size

Exception sites are usually small and proportionate to the village.

Long-term control

Legal agreements keep the homes affordable, often with local occupancy rules.

How a sale works

  1. Send us the address

    A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.

  2. We do the homework

    We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.

  3. You get a written offer

    With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.

  4. Solicitors complete the sale

    Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.

Planning and legal points for land in Surrey

Planning framework

Planning decisions in England follow the National Planning Policy Framework, revised in August 2026, and the local plan, prepared by the council or, in a national park, the park authority. Plans are reviewed periodically, which is when new housing sites are usually allocated.

Section 106 and CIL

Larger schemes often need a Section 106 agreement for affordable housing or contributions, and councils that have adopted the Community Infrastructure Levy charge it per square metre of new floorspace.

Rural exception sites

The National Planning Policy Framework supports small rural exception sites for affordable homes that meet a local need.

When the land isn't straightforward

The village has no recent housing survey

Need can be evidenced through a new survey with the parish council and the council's housing team.

You're a charity or trust

Charity trustees usually need advice from a designated adviser before disposing of land. We'll work with your adviser.

Useful to send us

  • The address or postcode
  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Questions from landowners near Redhill

What is a rural exception site?

It is a small site, usually next to a village, where planning permission can be granted for affordable homes as an exception to normal policy, to meet a proven local need.

Will I get open-market land value?

No. Exception sites are priced below open-market housing land because the homes must stay affordable. The price is still usually well above agricultural value.

Who lives in the homes?

Usually people with a local connection who can't afford market housing, chosen under rules set in a legal agreement.

Do you buy land in Redhill?

Yes. We consider land in and around Redhill and across Surrey. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.

Ready to talk about your land in Redhill?

Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.