Comment
Broadland & South Norfolk Custom and Self-Build Housing SPD
Representation ID: 4239
Received: 18/03/2025
Respondent: George Durrant & Sons Ltd
Agent: Durrants
Whilst it is recognised that 4.5 has been lifted from the PPG, for the purposes of the SPD, the meaning of ‘off-plan housing’ and ‘the plan stage’ warrants clear definition as they are ambiguous terms. The term ‘custom build’ as defined in the GNLP, arguably could apply to homes purchased at the ‘plan stage’, as this allows for a more ‘hands-off approach’ whereby the occupant instructs a builder to carry out the works on their behalf.
Whilst it is recognised that 4.5 has been lifted from the PPG, for the purposes of the SPD, the meaning of ‘off-plan housing’ and ‘the plan stage’ warrants clear definition as they are ambiguous terms. The term ‘custom build’ as defined in the GNLP, arguably could apply to homes purchased at the ‘plan stage’, as this allows for a more ‘hands-off approach’ whereby the occupant instructs a builder to carry out the works on their behalf.
Comment
Broadland & South Norfolk Custom and Self-Build Housing SPD
Representation ID: 4261
Received: 20/03/2025
Respondent: Tasburgh Parish Council
4.4 Although the eligibility criteria state that applicants should have lived in the area for 3 out of the last 20 years, nowhere in the consultation does it state how long applicants should live in the house after it is completed. This seems to be a loophole that allow for making a "quick buck" The length of time applicants should live in or retain the property after completion should be increased to avoid profiteering. There should be some liability for CIL to be levied, even at a lower rate.
4.4 Although the eligibility criteria state that applicants should have lived in the area for 3 out of the last 20 years, nowhere in the consultation does it state how long applicants should live in the house after it is completed. This seems to be a loophole that allow for making a "quick buck" The length of time applicants should live in or retain the property after completion should be increased to avoid profiteering. There should be some liability for CIL to be levied, even at a lower rate.
Comment
Broadland & South Norfolk Custom and Self-Build Housing SPD
Representation ID: 4269
Received: 21/03/2025
Respondent: East Suffolk Council
We recommend you consider setting out your expectations in the document around the level of customisation that custom build homes should meet. This will provide a useful benchmark for assessing proposals for custom build homes, particularly those seeking to fulfil GNLP policy 5. Developers may have different expectations to those of the Local Planning Authority as to the level of customisation a custom build home should provide. This SPD is a great opportunity to help address this.
We recommend you consider setting out your expectations in the document around the level of customisation that custom build homes should meet. This will provide a useful benchmark for assessing proposals for custom build homes, particularly those seeking to fulfil GNLP policy 5. Developers may have different expectations to those of the Local Planning Authority as to the level of customisation a custom build home should provide. This SPD is a great opportunity to help address this.