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.

Content

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.