1. How many self-build plots have been approved in the district in the last 12 months?
Between 31 October 2020 and 30 October 2021, 36 self-build plots were approved in the borough based on CIL exemptions.

2. When are the approved self-build plots expected to be marketed/offered to the right to build register or public?
The above plots have been recorded based on CIL exemptions and are not expected to be marketed to the register.

The Council is keen to support the delivery of self-build and custom-build homes. As part of our Local Plan Update, we are considering self-build provision in the borough as a new policy. We are also developing plans for a pilot community-led self-build project on council owned land and have been in consultation with residents in relation to the twin demands for affordable and self-build homes in the borough. This is an action within our Housing Strategy 2020 – 2024.

3. Could we please have an up-to-date number of individuals on the self-build register for this year?
As of 30th October 2021, we had a total of 532 individuals and 1 group on the register.

4. What percentage of the approved self build plots in the past year have been delivered through major development sites?
0% - work is ongoing to prepare a new Local Plan (the Local Plan Update) for the borough to guide development over the next 15 years. This will include planning policies relating to self and custom housebuilding.

5. Could we request the application numbers of all sites granted permission for self build /custom build in the last 12 months.
This information is not routinely collated.

6. How many self-build plots have been offered to individuals on the self-build register in the past 12 months?
None within the last 12 months. We are developing plans for a pilot community-led self-build project on council owned land and have been in consultation with residents in relation to the twin demands for affordable and self-build homes in the borough.