Comment

Kenilworth Neighbourhood Plan - Submission

Representation ID: 71150

Received: 11/05/2018

Respondent: Mr PARMJIT BHANGAL

Representation Summary:

The plan should do more to address self build.

Full text:


Having reviewed the plans online I was unable to find any references to support individuals who would like to undertake a self build project.

The government initiative to support self build projects has had little impact, as there is zero power given to councils to actually make land available either directly or by imposing conditions on developers to release land.

I feel that this is a great opportunity to address these shortcomings, and as part of the councils plans I would like to see plots available for self build projects.

When reviewing my comments please consider them with respect to the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act of 2015. thank you Parmjit.
Summary of the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015
A Bill to place a duty on local authorities to keep a register of individuals and community groups who have expressed an interest in acquiring land to bring forward self-build and custom-build projects and to take account of and make provision for the interests of those on such registers in developing their housing initiatives and their local plans; to allow volume house builders to include self-build and custom-build projects as contributing towards their affordable housing obligations, when in partnership for this purpose with a Registered Social Landlord; and for connected purposes.