Decision details

Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Guidance Note

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The report recommends that Cabinet adopt the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Guidance Note to be published as guidance and afforded weight as a material consideration in the planning process. The guidance note has been prepared to provide detail and clarification on the self-build and custom housebuilding process and provide information on how the Council will support the delivery of serviced plots and provide sources of further information and advice.

Decision:

That Cabinet noted the report and:

i)               Adopted the Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Guidance Note to be published as guidance and afforded weight as a material consideration in the planning process; and

ii)              Delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Planning in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning, Legal and Asset Management to approve and publish any minor changes to the Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Guidance Note, prior to its publication.

Report author: Adrien Waite

Publication date: 28/09/2023

Date of decision: 27/09/2023

Decided at meeting: 27/09/2023 - Cabinet

Effective from: 06/10/2023

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