Overview

This bill mandates certain public authorities in England and Wales to maintain registers of individuals and groups seeking serviced land plots for self-build or custom housebuilding projects. These authorities must consider these registers when making decisions related to planning, housing, land disposal, and regeneration.

Description

Register of Applicants

The bill requires specified local authorities (district councils, county councils, London borough councils, etc.) to keep public registers of individuals and associations wanting serviced plots to build homes. These registers will contain information on applicants, desired land characteristics, and intentions.

Duty to Consider Registers

Relevant public authorities (those listed above plus others that may be specified by regulation) are obligated to consider these registers when carrying out their planning, housing, land disposal, and regeneration functions.

Guidance and Regulations

The Secretary of State can issue guidance to these authorities on how to manage the registers and fulfill their duties. The bill allows for regulations to set the specifics of register operation (form, content, eligibility, fees, etc.), subject to parliamentary approval.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify government spending figures. The cost will likely relate to the administrative burden on local authorities in setting up and maintaining the registers. No additional funding is explicitly allocated within the bill itself, but it would be necessary to fund the creation and maintenance of the register.

Groups Affected

• Local Authorities: Will be responsible for creating and maintaining the registers, and incorporating register data into their decision-making processes. Increased administrative burdens are expected.
• Individuals and Associations: Seeking to self-build or undertake custom housebuilding projects will benefit from greater transparency and consideration by local authorities.
• Developers: May experience indirect effects as local authorities prioritize registered self-builders in land allocation decisions.
• Planning Departments: Increased workload is expected, as they integrate this new information into the planning process.

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