Self-build housing register
The government wants more people to build or commission their new home. To help realise this, local authorities are required to keep a self-build register of those seeking to acquire serviced plots in the area for their own self-build and custom-housing.
The register enables us to understand local demand for this type of housing. This understanding will help inform future policies and projects to help bring forward custom and self-build development.
We maintain a shared register with Ashfield District Council and Mansfield District Council.
Register your interest
Registration takes less than 10 minutes. You will need to provide:
- the names and details of the people involved
- information about your planned project
Planning permission
We encourage you to apply for pre-application advice on the likelihood of obtaining planning permission.
The area that the register covers
Ashfield, Mansfield and Newark and Sherwood District Councils keep a shared register of individuals and groups who want to acquire land for self-build and custom-build homes within any of their Districts. These three districts are within a shared Housing Market Area, so a joint register has been created to reflect this.
The register allows you to choose from broad areas within these districts as well as giving you the opportunity to inform us if you’d like to build outside the three districts.
More Information
Find out more about self-build and custom housebuilding – GOV.UK
The National Custom and Self Build Association also includes a range of useful information on self-build and custom housebuilding.