Self-build and custom housebuilding

Self-build and custom housebuilding stories

  • Self-build and custom housebuilding FAQs

    Published on 3 September 2020

    Self-build and custom housebuilding FAQs

    If you are planning to build a home in the Epping Forest district, read our FAQs to find out how to join the council’s self-build and custom housebuilding register.

    Click + for details

    What is self-build and custom housebuilding?
    Self-build

    Self-build is when the person directly organises, design and build their new home. (more…)

  • Self-build and custom housebuilding register

    Published on 14 January 2019

    Self-build and custom build homes

    The Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 as amended by the Housing and Planning Act 2016 allows local authorities and district councils to adopt 2-part registration should they wish to introduce local eligibility criteria.

    With the adoption of the 2-part register the district council has introduced 2 additional criteria;

    1. The local connection test
    2. The financial solvency test

    Current applicants

    Due to the adoption, (more…)