Housing Minister Kris Hopkins has told Parliament that around 60 councils are now involved in supporting the growth of the self and custom build sector. “And there are lots more considering how to put self-build into their draft plans,” the Minister told the Commons. Selby and Ansty MP Nigel Adams had quizzed the Minister about the… Read more

The Shadow Housing Minister, Emma Reynolds has committed a future Labour Government to provide more small plots aimed at self and custom builders. The initiative – called Build First – will involve local councils being required to reserve plots for individual self builders in their Local Plans. Councils will also have to provide sites suitable… Read more