The Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Corporate Support presented a report from the Director of Place and Enterprise on the self-build register, charging and eligibility criteria.

RESOLVED:

i)             That the need for the Council to publish a self-build register and meet its duty to grant planning permission for sufficient serviced plots be agreed and the charging schedule detailed in the report, as per the requirements of the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 (as Amended) be agreed 

ii)            That an initial £30.00 (+ VAT) registration fee be agreed for new applicants to register on the Council’s newly updated and developed Self Build register.

iii)           That a £30.00 (+ VAT) registration fee be agreed for all existing applicants (359) currently on the self build register who are to be transferred to the new register.

iv)           That a £15.00 (+ VAT) annual renewal fee be agreed for all who wish to remain on the register.