South Norfolk Self Build and Custom Housebuilding Register
If you wish to commission or build a new home, we have a register for people who are seeking to buy a serviced plot of land in South Norfolk.
Why register
The government has issued regulations which require us to grant enough planning permission over a three year period to match the 112 people who joined the register before 30 October 2016.
Joining the register will indicate demand for self-build and custom house building in future periods ending on 30 October each year. The number joining will affect our duties in respect of future three year periods.
However, please be aware that building plots becoming available might not be suitable for people on the register because of cost or location. Therefore joining the register will not guarantee the availability of a suitable plot.
We do not own land which can be used to provide plots for custom build. However, we will provide information which might be useful, which may include details of custom build opportunities which come to our attention.
We will also allow landowners and developers who are interested in assessing potential interest, if they were to make serviced plots available, to analyse the register.
Who can register
The government has issued regulations about eligibility for entry on the register.
You are eligible for entry on the register if you are:
- aged 18 or over
- a British citizen, a national of an EEA State other than the United Kingdom, or a national of Switzerland
- seeking (either alone or with others) to acquire a serviced plot of land in the relevant authority’s area, to build a house to occupy as your sole or main residence
For groups or associations, each member must fulfil the eligibility criteria.
Register your interest in custom and self build
To register, please complete the registration form. You will receive an acknowledgement when you have been registered.
How will information from the register be used
We will not pass identifiable information from the register on to anyone outside South Norfolk Council without the written consent of the person who registered their details.
If you would like to know more about the custom and self build project, or have any queries about registration, please contact us.
Further advice on proposals for custom and self build homes
For further information on pursuing a proposal for custom or self build housing please see the council's advice note.