Land & Planning
Land & Planning — Unlock the Potential of Your Land in Norfolk
Abel Homes buys land for development across Norfolk – with or without planning permission. Whether you’re a landowner, farmer, executor or agent, we offer a straightforward, confidential route to selling to a trusted, family-owned Norfolk housebuilder with more than thirty years of local experience.
Land wanted for development in Norfolk
We consider all opportunities, large and small, throughout Norfolk and the surrounding area. We buy:
• Agricultural land — fields, paddocks and farmland on the edge of towns and villages
• Brownfield sites — former commercial yards, industrial sites and redundant buildings
• Strategic land — sites identified in local plans or with longer-term development potential
• Land with planning permission — consented sites with either outline or full planning approval
Why sell your land to Abel Homes?
• A trusted local name — Our reputation in Norfolk has been earned over three decades.
• Quick, direct decisions — We are family-owned and independent. You deal directly with decision-makers, with our Managing Director overseeing the Land & Planning team directly – so we can agree terms swiftly.
• In-house planning expertise — Our architects, planners and technical team handle the process, from initial appraisal to planning consent, working openly with local councils and communities. We have successfully promoted numerous sites across Norfolk and obtained valuable planning consents for both residential and mixed-use developments.
How to sell land to Abel Homes: our process
Our process is simple and confidential, and an initial appraisal costs you nothing.
1. Contact us — Get in touch with our land team for a confidential, no-obligation conversation about your land.
2. Initial appraisal — We assess your site’s development potential, reviewing planning policy, access, services and local demand.
3. Our proposal — We present a clear proposal to you, specifically tailored to the site.
FAQ's
How do I sell my land to Abel Homes?
Simply contact our land team with the location and approximate size of your land. We will carry out a free, confidential appraisal and, if the site has potential, present a proposal without obligation. There is no cost to you at any stage of the appraisal.
Can I sell land without planning permission?
Yes. Most of the land we acquire has no planning permission when we first meet the landowner. We assess the planning prospects ourselves and will usually secure consent at our own cost, structuring the deal so you share in the uplift in value. We have an enviable record of promoting land for both residential and mixed-use development across Norfolk.
How much is my land worth?
Land value depends on location, size, access, planning status and the type of development scheme it can support. Land with planning permission is typically worth many times its agricultural value. We will always explain clearly how we have arrived at our valuation.
Will selling my land cost me anything?
Our appraisal and proposal are free of charge, and where we take a site through planning we fund the application and supporting technical work. You should budget for your own independent legal and tax advice, which we always recommend.
If you own land in Norfolk with development potential, please do not hesitate to contact us for a confidential, no-obligation discussion.