Self and custom build housing is housing built by individuals or groups for their own use, either by building the home on their own or by working with builders. The Government is promoting this type of homebuilding, and is seeking local authorities’ assistance in doing this by placing a duty on local authorities to maintain a register of interest through the Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015.
Section A1 and A2 of the Self Build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 defines self-build and custom housebuilding as:
“the building or completion by
(a) individuals
(b) associations of individuals. or
(c) persons working with or for individuals or associations of individuals,
of houses to be occupied as homes by those individuals.
But it does not include the building of a house on a plot acquired from a person who builds the house wholly or mainly to plans or specifications decided or offered by that person.”
What is the Purpose of the Register?
The Register enables the Council to capture information on the level and type of interest in self build and custom build and to use this evidence to inform its housing and planning policies.
If you register with the Council, you will be notified of custom or self build opportunities as they become available.
The questions are designed to give the Council a clear picture of your wishes and the type and location of site that would meet your requirements.
The Register will be formed of two parts. Part 1 will include applicants who satisfy all of the requirements including the local eligibility conditions. Part 2 will include anyone who satisfies all requirements other than the local eligibility conditions.