Hi, Thank you for sending me the draft plan that includes a section on 'The Self-build and Custom Housebuilding policy' I would like to make the following comments.

I do not understand why the two options you show on page 66 are presented as an either/or option. What precludes you from implementing both options?

There do not appear to be any details of how the self build policy would work, other than that option 2 would require large developments of over 100 dwellings to make 5% of the plots available to self builders, subject to various vague caveats that could potentially be used to undermine the spirit of the Self and Custom Housebuilding Act. I suspect that none of the large national housebuilders would be willing partners in helping self builders, who they would see as reducing their monopoly power which they use to dominate the housing market.

Apart from one page in section 7 I did not see any evidence that the council had made an effort to understand and make serious provision for self build.

Would it be possible to convene a meeting, or establish a public forum, with the other 90 people who have registered for the scheme, so far, to find out if there is a consensus on the type of plot that people are seeking.
My suspicion is that most self builders would like to build a detached home on a reasonable/generous size plot in a location that would be conducive to such a development.

The outcome of such a consultation would be more likely to point to what needed to be done to satisfy the requirements of self builders rather than dealing with people on an individual basis.