35,451
is the deficit between plots on which councils have granted permission for self-commissioned homes, versus the number of people signed up to Right to Build registers. Only 59% of demand has been met in regards to permissioned plots, and just 37% of councils are hitting their targets. Coming 10 years since the Self Build and Custom Housebuilding Act was passed, it demonstrates the need for government to do more to encourage councils to meet their mandated targets.