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We talk to Build It expert and NaCSBA executive committee member Mike Hardwick about how the Right to Build registers can help to create more plots for self-builders across England and promote stronger communities
The Graven Hill development follows the Dutch model to custom build, offering people the chance to construct a bespoke home that will suit their needs and lifestyle
What does the Right to Build initiative aim to achieve across the country?
This is a game-changing scheme for the custom and self-build world. Thanks to the legislation passed in 2016, local authorities now have a duty to find land for people who want to construct their own homes. This means making serviced plots – connected to mains and ready to build – available in the areas that people wish to live in. The registers are there for people to declare their interest in self-building, as well as to let the council keep track of how much land they will need to provide. The backing given to the initiative shows the government is committed to making the most of the custom build industry, which should help alleviate the pressure on the broken housing system.