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This section introduces self-build and custom-build housing, where individuals or groups take an active role in designing and building their own homes. Local planning authorities are required to keep a register of people and groups who wish to build their own homes, and to make sure enough self-build and custom-build plots are provided to meet that demand.
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5.5 Self-Build and Custom-Build Housing
Policies within this section contribute to achieving the following Strategic
Objectives:
SO2. Delivering homes that meet the needs of all our communities
SO8. Improving the quality of life of our communities
5.5.1 Self-build and custom build housing provides opportunities for individuals or
groups to take a more active role in designing and building their own home to do so.
Local Planning Authorities are required to keep a register of individuals and groups who
wish to build their own homes and to ensure that a sufficient number of self-build and
custom-build plots are provided to meet