Issue - meetings

RESOLVED:           That the Custom and Self Build Action Plan be approved.

Reason for Decision

The recommendation will ensure that the Council fulfils its statutory obligations surrounding Custom and Self Build and provides a clear steer on the Councils position surrounding the delivery of Custom and Self Build housing in the Borough.

Cabinet considered the report which provided information on the Councils first comprehensive Action Plan on Custom and Self-build housing. ThePlan set out theCouncil’s proposed actions to directlymeet its own responsibilitiesto helpdeliver quality self and custom buildhomesin the Boroughto meetlocal demand. As well as meeting obligations, there were wider benefits to enabling this route of delivery as it provided opportunities to increase housing delivery, fostered creative design providing homes that meet people’s needs and provided opportunities for smaller house builders.

The Action Plan had been produced by the Councils Custom Build and Self Build Policy Development Task Group. The final draft had been approved by the Group. The purpose of the report was to inform Cabinet of the Councils responsibilities in relation to Custom and Self Build Housing and seek approval from Cabinet to implement the actions in the plan. The Regeneration and Development Panel had also seen the final version of the Plan and agreed it.

RESOLVED:           That the Custom and Self Build Action Plan be approved.

Reason for Decision

The recommendation will ensure that the Council fulfils its statutory obligations surrounding Custom and Self Build and provides a clear steer on the Councils position surrounding the delivery of Custom and Self Build housing in the Borough.