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Housing minister unveils Right to Build plans

by: Emma Lunn
  • 24/10/2014
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Housing minister unveils Right to Build plans
Housing and planning minister Brandon Lewis has announced plans to support aspiring custom and self-builders who want to build their own homes.

The minister published details of plans for a new Right to Build policy across England, so that anyone who wants to build their own home will be able to turn to their council for help in finding a suitable plot of land.

This comes at the same time as a government-supported private member’s bill on plans for a Right to Build register is being taken forward through Parliament by the MP for South Norfolk Richard Bacon.

The Right to Build scheme is already being pioneered across 11 areas, developing a register of prospective custom builders in the area and matching them up to shovel ready sites.

Lewis said making custom build a more realistic option for more people was part of the government’s drive to support aspiring home owners, including a new generation of custom builders who see it as an alternative to buying an existing home.

Brandon Lewis (pictured) said: “Custom build should not be the preserve of a select few but a realistic opportunity for anyone who wants to build their own home and that’s why we’re supporting this Bill.

“11 areas are already leading the way on Right to Build. And our plans for this right across England will help more people turn their ambitions into reality and clear the way for a new generation of custom builders.

“This is just one of a range of measures we’re taking to help aspiring homeowners, and to get Britain building – and thanks to our efforts, house building levels are at their highest since 2007 and rising.”

 

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