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All online and telephone payments will be down on the 12th December from 10am to 4pm. This is due to an upgrade.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
What is self build and custom build?
The legal definition of Self build from the Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 is as follows;
Self-build and custom housebuilding are defined in the Housing and Planning Act as: “… the building or completion by— (a) individuals, (b) associations of individuals, or (c) persons. working with or for individuals or associations of individuals of houses to be occupied as homes. by those individuals.
Self-build usually means that you are directly involved in the design and building of your home.
You could build your home:
Custom build usually means that you work with a specialist developer to design and build your home. It is more of a ‘hands off’ approach.
The developer could:
Useful links:
You can apply to be included on the Mid Sussex self build and custom house building register.
Please complete our online registration form
Be aware that:
Registration is for our information only. It does not mean you will get a plot
Land for custom and self build within Mid Sussex is sold at market value
The register is divided into two parts:
Description | Site | Planning reference |
---|---|---|
3 x serviced plots for custom/self build (on a development site with outline consent for 43 residential dwellings) | Land to the East of High Beech Lane / Land North of Barrington Close, Lindfield | DM/17/2271 |
Community Land Trusts are not-for-profit organisations that buy land and keep its value for the benefit of the local community.
Only the value of the buildings are bought and sold which means affordable housing, either to rent or to buy, can be built on this land.
Community land trusts are not just for housing, they can also be used to provide employment space, village shops, and more.
Mid Sussex District Council is pleased to support the Sussex Community Housing Hub - an enabling service providing advice and support to community-led housing groups such as:
More information:
Contact:
Tom Warder
Tel: 01273-407302
Email: tom.warder@ruralsussex.org.uk
Helen Blackith, Housing Enabling Manager
Tel: 01444-477232
Email: helen.blackith@midsussex.gov.uk
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