We use information from the self-build and custom housebuilding register as an evidence base of the need for self-build and custom housebuilding plots throughout the former Allerdale area. At the end of the latest base period (30 October 2024), our register shows:
| Base period | Number of individuals joining the register | Number of associations joining the register |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1: 30 October 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| Period 2: 31 October 2016 to 30 October 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| Period 3: 31 October 2017 to 30 October 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| Period 4: 31 October 2018 to 30 October 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| Period 5: 31 October 2019 to 30 October 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| Period 6: 31 October 2020 to 30 October 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| Period 7: 31 October 2021 to 30 October 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Period 8: 31 October 2022 to 30 October 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Period 9: 31 October 2023 to 30 October 2024 | 1 | 0 |
Following the introduction of a charge to join or remain on the register in October 2018, households already on the register were advised they would have to pay a charge. All households on the register declined to pay the charge, and were removed from the register. After a review of the policy, the charge was removed in September 2019 and households were given the opportunity to re-apply to join the register.
Preferred location for self-build and custom building of those currently on the register:
- Broughton - three households
- Broughton Moor - two households
- Cockermouth - one household
- Dearham - one household
- Maryport - one household
- Oughterside - one household
- Pardshaw - one household
- Seaton - six households
- Workington - one household
Some households did not give this information, and some households nominated more than one preferred area. Permission was granted for large self-build schemes in Seaton and Broughton / Broughton Moor. 11 of the households have subsequently applied for a self-build grant to build on one of these sites.
For more information about the register please contact housing.developmentteam@cumberland.gov.uk.
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