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We want to help make more small publicly-owned sites available to small developers, housing associations, and communities.

Resources for small builders

See some of the support available to small developers, housing associations, community-led groups, and self-builders.

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Support for public landowners

Find out how we can help public sector landowners bring forward small sites for housing.

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Making small sites available to small builders

Why we're making more small publicly-owned sites available for new and small developers.

Church Walk by David Mikhail and Annalie Riches

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  • Queensbury Car Park

    Size
    0.2 to 0.49 acres
    Status
    Commercial negotiations underway
    Description
    The eastern part of the car park at Queensbury Station.
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    about this site
    Queensbury Car Park

  • Swann Court

    Size
    0.2 to 0.49 acres
    Status
    Planning approved
    Description
    L-Shaped site consisting of three row of garages and hardstanding, available on a 250-year lease.
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    about this site
    Swann Court

  • The Lawns

    Size
    0.2 to 0.49 acres
    Status
    Preferred bidder selected
    Description
    Triangular site compromising a grass covered plot with vehicular turning head which serves The Lawns. Available on a 125-year lease, subject to planning
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    about this site
    The Lawns

  • The Observatory, Woolwich

    Size
    0.5 acres or larger
    Status
    Submit by
    Description
    Grade II listed building with potential for redevelopment
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    about this site
    The Observatory Woolwich building

  • Tintagel Drive

    Size
    0.09 acres or smaller
    Status
    Commercial negotiations underway
    Description
    Garage site with surrounding area characterised by residential properties.
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    about this site
    Tintagel Drive

  • Upper Richmond Road

    Size
    0.1 to 0.19 acres
    Status
    In contract
    Description
    Preferred bidder selected by landowner.
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    about this site
    Upper Richmond Road

  • Wadham Road

    Size
    0.09 acres or smaller
    Status
    Commercial negotiations underway
    Description
    Area of yard space west of Wadham Road
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    about this site
    Wadham Road

  • Western Avenue

    Size
    0.2 to 0.49 acres
    Status
    In contract
    Description
    Preferred bidder selected by landowner.
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    about this site
    Western Avenue

Inspirational schemes

Copper Lane, Stoke Newington

This small cohousing project was developed by a group of six mixed households.

Copper Lane - photo: Ioana Marinescu

Darwin Road, Tilbury

Unemployed young people got training on this assisted self-build.

Darwin Road - photo: David Grandorge

Whatcott’s Yard, Stoke Newington

Three friends worked together to squeeze a small terrace onto a constrained backland site.

Whatcott's Yard - photo: Kilian O'Sullivan

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July 2023 newsletter

Download the 2022-25 grant funding prospectus (now closed)

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