NEWS

Planning reform good news for custom and self build sector ...

06/Aug/2020

The government’s recently published Planning for the Future consultation paper sets out a vision for planning reform that improves the outlook for custom and self build. The National and Custom and ...

Tunbridge Wells draft local plan makes provision for 700 plots ...

02/Aug/2020

In its emerging Local Plan, Tunbridge Wells is recommending a percentage policy to meet demand for custom and self build plots ...

RTPI Plan The World We Need campaign sets out vision ...

28/Jul/2020

The RTPI's Plan the World We Need campaign identifies custom and self build as playing a part in the role of diversifying housing supply ...

2019 Freedom of Information: final data on local authority Right ...

27/Jul/2020

NaCSBA's final analysis of local authority activity around the Right to Build reflects the barriers facing people wanting to build their own home ...

Zoning could hold the solution to planning reform says Centre ...

14/Jul/2020

Think tank Centre for Cities as proposed a system of zoning as an essential planning reform to get more houses built, in the right places. ...

Leaper Land applies for 65-serviced plot site in north Dorset ...

14/Jul/2020

Land promoter Leaper Land has submitted a planning permission for a 65 custom and self build site in North Dorset, with a range of models on offer ...

Project Etopia acquires self build specialist Tribus Homes ...

08/Jul/2020

MMC developer Etopia has acquired Tribus, in a move that will strengthen ...

2020 NaCSBA Annual General Meeting ...

07/Jul/2020

The NaCSBA AGM took place by Zoom this year, but members can watch the clip or download the presentations in the Members' Area ...

Build, Build, Build our way out of the crisis, says ...

02/Jul/2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled a series of plans to aid the recovery of the nation through a comprehensive “new deal” package, including £5bn of funding for infrastructure projects. ...

NaCSBA State of Trade Survey – the impact of Coronavirus ...

22/Jun/2020

The NaCSBA State of Trade Survey is the first survey focussing on the Custom and Self Build sector, measuring sentiment about the next 12 months and the impact of Coronavirus ...