Joint venture for land in Bristol
You contribute the land, we fund and manage planning and delivery, and the proceeds are shared as agreed.
A landowner joint venture is a partnership where the owner contributes land and we fund and manage planning and delivery, with the proceeds shared on an agreed basis after agreed costs are recovered. It can unlock more value than a sale but involves more risk, longer timescales and closer involvement.
Joint venture for land in Bristol
We use joint ventures for suitable land across Bristol. Bristol is a compact city bounded by the Avon Gorge, the Severn estuary at Avonmouth and the Bristol and Bath Green Belt, which covers land on and beyond its edges. Most new homes come from previously developed land: former industrial and commercial sites, yards, garage courts and regeneration areas such as Temple Quarter and the harbourside. Small infill and backland plots across the suburbs are also a steady source of sites.
Higher densities are encouraged around stations and the city centre, with Temple Meads and the MetroWest rail upgrades a focus for growth. Flood risk from the tidal Avon and the Severn estuary affects central and Avonmouth sites, and conservation areas cover much of the historic city.
Where an English council cannot show a five-year supply of housing land, or its Housing Delivery Test result falls below 75%, the August 2026 NPPF can give policy support to suitable housing outside settlement boundaries.
The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 introduced Environmental Delivery Plans and a Nature Restoration Levy in England, which over time may offer an alternative to site-by-site mitigation for some environmental issues.
Parts of Bristol are Green Belt, though not every town has any nearby. We check early whether a site is inside it and, if so, whether a grey belt or previously developed land case could apply.
In short: you contribute the land, we fund and manage planning and delivery, and the proceeds are shared as agreed. It usually suits owners of larger or well-located sites; landowners who want a long-term interest; sites where a sale would undervalue the long-term potential. See how a joint venture works for the full process, pros and cons.
Land in Bristol that often suits a joint venture
WantedResidential development land
In and around Bristol we are interested in land that sits naturally alongside existing streets, where new homes would read as part of the place. For owners who want to share in the value of the finished homes.
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WantedLand with planning permission
We are interested in sites with planning across the Bristol area, including smaller consents that larger housebuilders may pass over. An option if you would rather share in the build than sell outright.
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WantedBrownfield land
Former works, depots and yards in and around Bristol can make good housing sites once the ground and neighbouring uses are understood. Can work where the owner wants to share in a redevelopment.
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WantedInfill plots
We look for infill plots across Bristol and the surrounding villages, particularly where there is room for parking off the road. Possible if you would like a share of the sale of the new home.
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WantedFarmland and paddocks
We are looking for farmland near Bristol with a realistic access, ideally land the owner has already put forward to the local plan. Suits owners who want to stay involved and share the upside.
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WantedStrategic land
If you own a substantial holding near Bristol, the council's plan timetable will shape when and how it could be promoted. For owners who want a closer partnership and a share of the profit.
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WantedSmall sites
In Bristol, small sites are often the leftover pieces: a side garden, an old garage block or a gap where a building once stood. Possible if you want a share of the finished homes.
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WantedGarage courts and yards
We are looking for garage blocks and small yards around Bristol, whether they are fully let, partly let or empty. Possible for groups of courts.
Learn moreJoint venture: questions
How are profits shared?
By agreement. Common models include a priority return for the land followed by a share of profit.
What if the venture does not get planning?
The agreement sets out what happens. In a simple contractual joint venture the land usually stays yours, but company or partnership structures, or a lender's charge, can change that, so take advice on the structure.
Is a joint venture right for me?
It suits owners comfortable with more risk and a longer timescale. We will say if a sale or option looks a better fit.
Do you use joint ventures for land in Bristol?
Yes. We use joint ventures across Bristol and the rest of England, where the structure suits the site and the owner.