Right to build - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 07:21, 27 November 2020

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	NB DCLG defines custom building as, '...individuals or groups of individuals commissioning the construction of a new home or homes from a builder, contractor or package company. Custom build includes self builders who build their own homes themselves.'		NB DCLG defines custom building as, '...individuals or groups of individuals commissioning the construction of a new home or homes from a builder, contractor or package company. Custom build includes self builders who build their own homes themselves.'

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Community Infrastructure Levy.		* Community Infrastructure Levy.
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	* Self-build homes.		* Self-build homes.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vanguards-to-start-surge-of-custom-build-homes Vanguards to start surge of custom build homes] 2 July 2014.		* Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vanguards-to-start-surge-of-custom-build-homes Vanguards to start surge of custom build homes] 2 July 2014.
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	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/right-to-build-vanguards-invitation-for-expressions-of-interest Right to build vanguards: invitation for expressions of interest].		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/right-to-build-vanguards-invitation-for-expressions-of-interest Right to build vanguards: invitation for expressions of interest].

−	[[Category:~~Other_legislation~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Legislation~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:Other_legislation]]

Designing Buildings at 12:22, 7 December 2017

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	Taskforce ambassador Richard Bacon MP said: “...custom and self-build housing will only become mainstream if local authorities and other organisations truly harness these powers. This is where the new Right to Build Task Force comes in, with its experts on hand to help. This may be councils needing help setting up, or better marketing of their demand registers, or advice in creating planning strategies. Alternatively, it could also include affordable housing providers or community groups who need help to engage with councils.”		Taskforce ambassador Richard Bacon MP said: “...custom and self-build housing will only become mainstream if local authorities and other organisations truly harness these powers. This is where the new Right to Build Task Force comes in, with its experts on hand to help. This may be councils needing help setting up, or better marketing of their demand registers, or advice in creating planning strategies. Alternatively, it could also include affordable housing providers or community groups who need help to engage with councils.”
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		+	In November 2017, the National Custom and Self Build Association (NaCSBA) reported that more than 33,000 people had signed up to Right to Build registers across England, since 1 April 2016.

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	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/right-to-build-vanguards-invitation-for-expressions-of-interest Right to build vanguards: invitation for expressions of interest].		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/right-to-build-vanguards-invitation-for-expressions-of-interest Right to build vanguards: invitation for expressions of interest].

−	[[Category:Other_legislation]]	+	[[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]]

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	Taskforce ambassador Richard Bacon MP said: “...custom and self-build housing will only become mainstream if local authorities and other organisations truly harness these powers. This is where the new Right to Build Task Force comes in, with its experts on hand to help. This may be councils needing help setting up, or better marketing of their demand registers, or advice in creating planning strategies. Alternatively, it could also include affordable housing providers or community groups who need help to engage with councils.”		Taskforce ambassador Richard Bacon MP said: “...custom and self-build housing will only become mainstream if local authorities and other organisations truly harness these powers. This is where the new Right to Build Task Force comes in, with its experts on hand to help. This may be councils needing help setting up, or better marketing of their demand registers, or advice in creating planning strategies. Alternatively, it could also include affordable housing providers or community groups who need help to engage with councils.”

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	NB DCLG defines custom building as, '...individuals or groups of individuals commissioning the construction of a new home or homes from a builder, contractor or package company. Custom build includes self builders who build their own homes themselves.'		NB DCLG defines custom building as, '...individuals or groups of individuals commissioning the construction of a new home or homes from a builder, contractor or package company. Custom build includes self builders who build their own homes themselves.'

Designing Buildings at 10:48, 23 February 2017

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	In the 2014 Budget the Chancellor, George Osborne, announced that the government would:		In the 2014 Budget the Chancellor, George Osborne, announced that the government would:
−	*Consult on a new ‘Right to Build’ giving custom builders a right to a plot from local authorities.	+
−	*Identify local authorities to act as 'vanguards' to test how the Right to Build model would work in practice.	+	* Consult on a new ‘Right to Build’ giving custom builders a right to a plot from local authorities.
−	*Create a £150 million repayable fund to help prepare up to 10,000 plots for custom build.	+	* Identify local authorities to act as 'vanguards' to test how the Right to Build model would work in practice.
−	*Consider extending the 'Help to Buy' equity loan scheme to cover custom build.	+	* Create a £150 million repayable fund to help prepare up to 10,000 plots for custom build.
		+	* Consider extending the 'Help to Buy' equity loan scheme to cover custom build.

	Ref Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/increasing-the-number-of-available-homes/supporting-pages/self-builders Increasing the number of available homes].		Ref Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/increasing-the-number-of-available-homes/supporting-pages/self-builders Increasing the number of available homes].
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	This initiative is intended to help address the UK housing shortage. Self-building in the UK is relatively unusual compared to other countries in the European Union:		This initiative is intended to help address the UK housing shortage. Self-building in the UK is relatively unusual compared to other countries in the European Union:
−	*UK 10%.	+
−	*Germany 60%.	+	* UK 10%.
−	*France 60%.	+	* Germany 60%.
−	*Italy 60%.	+	* France 60%.
−	*Austria 80%.	+	* Italy 60%.
		+	* Austria 80%.

	The government suggests that ‘Building your own home can be a more affordable route to home ownership and an opportunity to own a bespoke and sustainably designed, high quality home. It can offer opportunities to smaller builders and contractors, create local jobs and contribute to local economies. The custom build industry is also important for the national economy and housing supply - turning over about £4 billion and providing 10,000 homes per year.’ Ref Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/increasing-the-number-of-available-homes/supporting-pages/self-builders Increasing the number of available homes] 16 May 2014.		The government suggests that ‘Building your own home can be a more affordable route to home ownership and an opportunity to own a bespoke and sustainably designed, high quality home. It can offer opportunities to smaller builders and contractors, create local jobs and contribute to local economies. The custom build industry is also important for the national economy and housing supply - turning over about £4 billion and providing 10,000 homes per year.’ Ref Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/increasing-the-number-of-available-homes/supporting-pages/self-builders Increasing the number of available homes] 16 May 2014.
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	The vanguard scheme requires participating authorities to:		The vanguard scheme requires participating authorities to:
−	*Open and promote a register for prospective custom builders by 31 October 2014.	+
−	*Begin the process of making available a sufficient number of suitable serviced plots for those on the register by 31 January 2015.	+	* Open and promote a register for prospective custom builders by 31 October 2014.
−	*Provide feedback to the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).	+	* Begin the process of making available a sufficient number of suitable serviced plots for those on the register by 31 January 2015.
		+	* Provide feedback to the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).

	On 30 September 2014, DCLG announced details of 11 local authorities selected to establish and maintain a register of prospective custom-builders and self-builders and to begin to identify shovel-ready sites for those on the register. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-right-to-build-areas-at-forefront-of-helping-aspiring-self-builders New Right to Build areas at forefront of helping aspiring self-builders].		On 30 September 2014, DCLG announced details of 11 local authorities selected to establish and maintain a register of prospective custom-builders and self-builders and to begin to identify shovel-ready sites for those on the register. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-right-to-build-areas-at-forefront-of-helping-aspiring-self-builders New Right to Build areas at forefront of helping aspiring self-builders].
−	*Cherwell District Council	+
−	*South Cambridgeshire District Council	+	* Cherwell District Council
−	*Teignbridge District Council	+	* South Cambridgeshire District Council
−	*Shropshire Council	+	* Teignbridge District Council
−	*Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council	+	* Shropshire Council
−	*West Lindsey District Council	+	* Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
−	*Exmoor and Dartmoor National Park Authorities	+	* West Lindsey District Council
−	*Pendle Borough Council	+	* Exmoor and Dartmoor National Park Authorities
−	*Sheffield City Council	+	* Pendle Borough Council
−	*South Norfolk District Council	+	* Sheffield City Council
−	*Stoke-on-Trent City Council	+	* South Norfolk District Council
		+	* Stoke-on-Trent City Council

	DCLG stated that 'This first wave of areas will form part of a consultation on Right to Build. It will be decided whether the changes should be extended across the country later this year.'		DCLG stated that 'This first wave of areas will form part of a consultation on Right to Build. It will be decided whether the changes should be extended across the country later this year.'

	On 23 October 2014, [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/right-to-build-supporting-custom-and-self-build Right to Build: supporting custom and self build: consultation] was published by DCLG seeking views from local planning authorities, the custom build sector and prospective custom builders about the best way of rolling out the right to build across England.		On 23 October 2014, [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/right-to-build-supporting-custom-and-self-build Right to Build: supporting custom and self build: consultation] was published by DCLG seeking views from local planning authorities, the custom build sector and prospective custom builders about the best way of rolling out the right to build across England.
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		+	In February 2017, following publication of the Housing White Paper 2017, a Right to Build Taskforce was established, funded by the Nationwide Foundation, to help local authorities, community groups and other organisations deliver large, affordable custom and self-build housing projects.
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		+	Taskforce ambassador Richard Bacon MP said: “...custom and self-build housing will only become mainstream if local authorities and other organisations truly harness these powers. This is where the new Right to Build Task Force comes in, with its experts on hand to help. This may be councils needing help setting up, or better marketing of their demand registers, or advice in creating planning strategies. Alternatively, it could also include affordable housing providers or community groups who need help to engage with councils.”

	NB DCLG defines custom building as, '...individuals or groups of individuals commissioning the construction of a new home or homes from a builder, contractor or package company. Custom build includes self builders who build their own homes themselves.'		NB DCLG defines custom building as, '...individuals or groups of individuals commissioning the construction of a new home or homes from a builder, contractor or package company. Custom build includes self builders who build their own homes themselves.'
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Community Infrastructure Levy.	+
−	*Community right to bid.	+	* Community Infrastructure Levy.
−	*Community right to build.	+	* Community right to bid.
−	*Community right to challenge.	+	* Community right to build.
−	*Community right to reclaim land.	+	* Community right to challenge.
−	*Custom build.	+	* Community right to reclaim land.
−	*Localism Act.	+	* Custom build.
−	*Neighbourhood development order.	+	* Localism Act.
−	*Neighbourhood planning.	+	* Neighbourhood development order.
−	*Right to contest.	+	* Neighbourhood planning.
−	*Right to manage.	+	* Right to contest.
−	*Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Bill 2014-15.	+	* Right to manage.
−	*Self-build homes.	+	* Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Bill 2014-15.
		+	* Self-build homes.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vanguards-to-start-surge-of-custom-build-homes Vanguards to start surge of custom build homes] 2 July 2014.	+
−	*Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/increasing-the-number-of-available-homes/supporting-pages/self-builders Increasing the number of available homes] 16 May 2014.	+	* Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vanguards-to-start-surge-of-custom-build-homes Vanguards to start surge of custom build homes] 2 July 2014.
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/right-to-build-vanguards-invitation-for-expressions-of-interest Right to build vanguards: invitation for expressions of interest].	+	* Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/increasing-the-number-of-available-homes/supporting-pages/self-builders Increasing the number of available homes] 16 May 2014.
		+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/right-to-build-vanguards-invitation-for-expressions-of-interest Right to build vanguards: invitation for expressions of interest].

	[[Category:Other_legislation]]		[[Category:Other_legislation]]

Designing Buildings at 10:30, 23 August 2015

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	*Community right to bid.		*Community right to bid.
	*Community right to build.		*Community right to build.
		+	*Community right to challenge.
		+	*Community right to reclaim land.
	*Custom build.		*Custom build.
	*Localism Act.		*Localism Act.
	*Neighbourhood development order.		*Neighbourhood development order.
	*Neighbourhood planning.		*Neighbourhood planning.
		+	*Right to contest.
		+	*Right to manage.
	*Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Bill 2014-15.		*Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Bill 2014-15.
	*Self-build homes.		*Self-build homes.

Designing Buildings at 10:41, 16 January 2015

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	*Neighbourhood development order.		*Neighbourhood development order.
	*Neighbourhood planning.		*Neighbourhood planning.
		+	*Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Bill 2014-15.
	*Self-build homes.		*Self-build homes.

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	On 30 September 2014, DCLG announced details of 11 local authorities selected to establish and maintain a register of prospective custom-builders and self-builders and to begin to identify shovel-ready sites for those on the register. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-right-to-build-areas-at-forefront-of-helping-aspiring-self-builders New Right to Build areas at forefront of helping aspiring self-builders].		On 30 September 2014, DCLG announced details of 11 local authorities selected to establish and maintain a register of prospective custom-builders and self-builders and to begin to identify shovel-ready sites for those on the register. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-right-to-build-areas-at-forefront-of-helping-aspiring-self-builders New Right to Build areas at forefront of helping aspiring self-builders].
		+	*Cherwell District Council
		+	*South Cambridgeshire District Council
		+	*Teignbridge District Council
		+	*Shropshire Council
		+	*Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
		+	*West Lindsey District Council
		+	*Exmoor and Dartmoor National Park Authorities
		+	*Pendle Borough Council
		+	*Sheffield City Council
		+	*South Norfolk District Council
		+	*Stoke-on-Trent City Council

	DCLG stated that 'This first wave of areas will form part of a consultation on Right to Build. It will be decided whether the changes should be extended across the country later this year.'		DCLG stated that 'This first wave of areas will form part of a consultation on Right to Build. It will be decided whether the changes should be extended across the country later this year.'
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		+	On 23 October 2014, [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/right-to-build-supporting-custom-and-self-build Right to Build: supporting custom and self build: consultation] was published by DCLG seeking views from local planning authorities, the custom build sector and prospective custom builders about the best way of rolling out the right to build across England.
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		+	NB DCLG defines custom building as, '...individuals or groups of individuals commissioning the construction of a new home or homes from a builder, contractor or package company. Custom build includes self builders who build their own homes themselves.'

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

86.129.198.23 at 05:45, 6 October 2014

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	A poll by Ipsos MORI suggested that more than a million people are considering building their own home in the UK, and that the main reason they do not is because of the difficulties of finding a suitable plot.		A poll by Ipsos MORI suggested that more than a million people are considering building their own home in the UK, and that the main reason they do not is because of the difficulties of finding a suitable plot.

−	Nick Boles' announcement asked for ‘vanguard’ local authorities to apply to set up suitable schemes in their area on a voluntary basis, in advance of any formal requirement to do so. He said ‘Becoming a Right to Build vanguard offers councils a way to help local people get a place to live which is designed and built locally.’ The [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/right-to-build-vanguards-invitation-for-expressions-of-interest Right to build vanguards: invitation for expressions of interest] ~~sets~~ out further details about the Right to Build, how the vanguards programme will operate and how councils can express an interest in participating.	+	Nick Boles' announcement asked for ‘vanguard’ local authorities to apply to set up suitable schemes in their area on a voluntary basis, in advance of any formal requirement to do so. He said ‘Becoming a Right to Build vanguard offers councils a way to help local people get a place to live which is designed and built locally.’ The [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/right-to-build-vanguards-invitation-for-expressions-of-interest Right to build vanguards: invitation for expressions of interest] set out further details about the Right to Build, how the vanguards programme will operate and how councils can express an interest in participating.

	The vanguard scheme requires participating authorities to:		The vanguard scheme requires participating authorities to:
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	*Provide feedback to the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).		*Provide feedback to the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).

−	~~The design standards~~ to ~~be adopted~~ and ~~eligibility~~ for the ~~scheme have yet~~ to be ~~determined~~.	+	On 30 September 2014, DCLG announced details of 11 local authorities selected to establish and maintain a register of prospective custom-builders and self-builders and to begin to identify shovel-ready sites for those on the register. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-right-to-build-areas-at-forefront-of-helping-aspiring-self-builders New Right to Build areas at forefront of helping aspiring self-builders].
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		+	DCLG stated that 'This first wave of areas will form part of a consultation on Right to Build. It will be decided whether the changes should be extended across the country later this year.'

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =
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	*Community right to bid.		*Community right to bid.
	*Community right to build.		*Community right to build.
		+	*Custom build.
	*Localism Act.		*Localism Act.
	*Neighbourhood development order.		*Neighbourhood development order.

Designing Buildings at 08:11, 4 July 2014

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	Ref Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/increasing-the-number-of-available-homes/supporting-pages/self-builders Increasing the number of available homes].		Ref Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/increasing-the-number-of-available-homes/supporting-pages/self-builders Increasing the number of available homes].

−	On 2 July 2014, Nick Boles MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Planning, announced that self-builders and custom builders would be given the new ‘Right to Build’ allowing them the right to ask their local authority to identify a ‘shovel-ready’ site for their project. Ref Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vanguards-to-start-surge-of-custom-build-homes Vanguards to start surge of custom build homes] 2 July 2014.	+	On 2 July 2014, Nick Boles MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Planning, announced that self-builders and custom builders would be given the new ‘Right to Build’ allowing them the right to ask their local authority to identify a ‘shovel-ready’ site for their project. Ref Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vanguards-to-start-surge-of-custom-build-homes Vanguards to start surge of custom build homes] 2 July 2014. This will be done by registering their interest with the local authority. The local authority will be required to make suitable serviced plots available at market value.
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−	This will be done by registering their interest with the local authority. The local authority will be required to make suitable ~~services~~ plots available at market value.	+

	This initiative is intended to help address the UK housing shortage. Self-building in the UK is relatively unusual compared to other countries in the European Union:		This initiative is intended to help address the UK housing shortage. Self-building in the UK is relatively unusual compared to other countries in the European Union:
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	A poll by Ipsos MORI suggested that more than a million people are considering building their own home in the UK, and that the main reason they do not is because of the difficulties of finding a suitable plot.		A poll by Ipsos MORI suggested that more than a million people are considering building their own home in the UK, and that the main reason they do not is because of the difficulties of finding a suitable plot.

−	Nick Boles' announcement asked for ‘vanguard’ local authorities to apply to set up suitable schemes in their area on a voluntary basis, in advance of any formal requirement to do so. He said ‘Becoming a Right to Build vanguard offers councils a way to help local people get a place to live which is designed and built locally.’ The [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/right-to-build-vanguards-invitation-for-expressions-of-interest Right to build vanguards: invitation for expressions of interest] sets out further details about the Right to Build, how the vanguards programme will operate and how councils can express an interest in participating~~. It closes on 31 July 2014~~.	+	Nick Boles' announcement asked for ‘vanguard’ local authorities to apply to set up suitable schemes in their area on a voluntary basis, in advance of any formal requirement to do so. He said ‘Becoming a Right to Build vanguard offers councils a way to help local people get a place to live which is designed and built locally.’ The [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/right-to-build-vanguards-invitation-for-expressions-of-interest Right to build vanguards: invitation for expressions of interest] sets out further details about the Right to Build, how the vanguards programme will operate and how councils can express an interest in participating.

	The vanguard scheme requires participating authorities to:		The vanguard scheme requires participating authorities to:

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−		+	In the 2014 Budget the Chancellor, George Osborne, announced that the government would:
−	In the 2014 Budget the Chancellor George Osborne announced that the government would:	+
	*Consult on a new ‘Right to Build’ giving custom builders a right to a plot from local authorities.		*Consult on a new ‘Right to Build’ giving custom builders a right to a plot from local authorities.
−	*Identify local authorities to act as vanguards to test how the Right to Build model would work in practice.	+	*Identify local authorities to act as 'vanguards' to test how the Right to Build model would work in practice.
	*Create a £150 million repayable fund to help prepare up to 10,000 plots for custom build.		*Create a £150 million repayable fund to help prepare up to 10,000 plots for custom build.
−	*Consider extending the Help to Buy equity loan scheme to cover custom build.	+	*Consider extending the 'Help to Buy' equity loan scheme to cover custom build.

	Ref Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/increasing-the-number-of-available-homes/supporting-pages/self-builders Increasing the number of available homes].		Ref Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/increasing-the-number-of-available-homes/supporting-pages/self-builders Increasing the number of available homes].
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	A poll by Ipsos MORI suggested that more than a million people are considering building their own home in the UK, and that the main reason they do not is because of the difficulties of finding a suitable plot.		A poll by Ipsos MORI suggested that more than a million people are considering building their own home in the UK, and that the main reason they do not is because of the difficulties of finding a suitable plot.

−	Nick Boles announcement asked for ‘vanguard’ local authorities to apply set up suitable schemes in their area on a voluntary basis, in advance of any formal requirement to do so. He said ‘Becoming a Right to Build vanguard offers councils a way to help local people get a place to live which is designed and built locally.’ The [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/right-to-build-vanguards-invitation-for-expressions-of-interest Right to build vanguards: invitation for expressions of interest] sets out further details about the Right to Build, how the vanguards programme will operate and how councils can express an interest in participating. It closes on 31 July 2014.	+	Nick Boles' announcement asked for ‘vanguard’ local authorities to apply to set up suitable schemes in their area on a voluntary basis, in advance of any formal requirement to do so. He said ‘Becoming a Right to Build vanguard offers councils a way to help local people get a place to live which is designed and built locally.’ The [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/right-to-build-vanguards-invitation-for-expressions-of-interest Right to build vanguards: invitation for expressions of interest] sets out further details about the Right to Build, how the vanguards programme will operate and how councils can express an interest in participating. It closes on 31 July 2014.

	The vanguard scheme requires participating authorities to:		The vanguard scheme requires participating authorities to:
−	*Open and promote a register for prospective custom builders by 31 October 2014	+	*Open and promote a register for prospective custom builders by 31 October 2014.
−	*Begin the process of making available a sufficient number of suitable serviced plots for those on the by 31 January 2015.	+	*Begin the process of making available a sufficient number of suitable serviced plots for those on the register by 31 January 2015.
	*Provide feedback to the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).		*Provide feedback to the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).