Self Build

NaCSBA research highlights unequal picture of Right to Build registers ...

29/Apr/2019

NaCSBA has created a series of maps that illustrate the unequal picture created by the range of approaches local authorities are using to fulfil their duties under the Right to ...

Scotland launches its own Self Build Portal ...

16/Apr/2019

Scotland's Self Build Portal is a brand new site supporting anyone wanting to build, providing valuable insight into Scottish laws and funding ...

CIL ruling warns of dangers of not following procedure for ...

08/Feb/2019

A High Court decision concerning self build Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) exemption has set out the importance of observing the process to the letter for anyone building their own home. ...

Amended 1APP form supports council monitoring of custom and self ...

24/Jan/2019

The Planning Portal's 1APP planning application form now includes reference to custom and self-build homes, offering better data management ...

40,000 sign up to self build despite postcode lottery for ...

21/Dec/2018

Following NaCSBA’s annual Freedom of Information request to all English councils, it has announced that 40,000 people have now signed up to Right to Build registers across England ...

Letwin Review findings call for diversity on large sites, including ...

01/Nov/2018

Sir Oliver Letwin has published the findings of his Independent Review of Build Out, confirming the draft findings that a lack of diversity of build types is at the heart ...

Netherlands trip shares innovative custom build and community projects ...

15/Oct/2018

As part of its commitment to share best practice in Custom Build and community-led housing, the Right to Build Task Force recently led a trip to The Netherlands ...

NaCSBA successfully lobbies for greater sector presence in London’s Draft ...

28/Sep/2018

Following successful lobbying by NaCSBA, the latest Draft London Plan has seen Custom and Self-build given more prominence in its latest version. ...

Right to Build Task Force offers biannual professional site visits ...

20/Sep/2018

The Right to Build Task Force is offering the only non-consumer tours of the Graven Hill site, sharing learnings and best practice with sector professionals. ...