Description
Contract Development Agreement
A Contract Development Agreement (CDA) offers landowners a new and flexible route to unlock the value of their land — without selling early or giving away control. It is designed as an alternative to traditional option or promotion agreements, allowing landowners to remain invested in their sites beyond planning permission and through the full development journey.
Under a CDA, Ingot Green partners with the landowner to:
Secure planning permission on their site,
Manage the full build-out of the approved scheme, and
Structure development finance on the landowner’s behalf.
Rather than selling the land or granting an option to a third-party developer, the landowner retains ownership and benefits from the uplift in value created through planning and development. The completed property is held in a Jersey Property Unit Trust (JPUT) — a tax-efficient vehicle that allows the landowner to continue owning and benefitting from the asset long-term.
In return for its services, Ingot Green receives 10% of the completed development (either as a physical share or through the JPUT), ensuring aligned interests and shared success.
Why Choose a CDA?
Stay invested – Keep ownership of the land and the final development.
Minimise risk – Ingot Green covers upfront planning and development costs.
Unlock value – Benefit from planning gain and full development uplift.
Retain control – No option agreement, no early disposal, no sale to a third party.
Aligned incentives – Ingot Green’s return depends on successful delivery, not fees.
A CDA is ideal for landowners who want to realise long-term value from their land while partnering with an experienced team to deliver planning, construction and finance — all without giving up their site.