Self-build and Custom Housebuilding
Case reference FOI2018/01271
Published 13 November 2018
Request
1. How many entries have been added to your self-build register between 31 October 2017 and 30 October 2018? 1. individual [number] 2. group [number] 3. individuals within groups [number]
2. How many entries on your register in total as at 30 October 2018. 1. individual [number] 2. group [number] 3. individuals within groups [number]
3. As at 30 October 2018 are you keeping specific records as to the number of planning permissions for serviced plots suitable for self and custom build that have been granted from 1 April 2016 to 30 October 2018 so as to track your statutory obligations? [yes/no] 1. If so, how many permissions have you granted? [number]
4. Have you introduced a local connection test? [yes/no] 2. If so, from what date did this apply? [free text] 3. If so, how many entries on part one of the register at 30 October 2018? 1. Individuals [number] 2. groups [number] 4. If so how many entries on part two of the register at 30 October 2018? 1. Individuals [number] 2. groups? [number]
5. Have you introduced a financial viability test? [yes/no] 1. If so, from what date did this apply? [date] 6. Have you implemented a charge for entry onto the register? [yes/no] 1. If so, what is the charge (amount, frequency)? [free text] 7. In the period from 31 October 2017 to 30 October 2018 have you publicised your register? [yes/no] 1. If so, please provide a high- level outline to the main methods of publicity the authority has undertaken in that period? [free text] Please send your response by email to bcadmin@btinternet.com. Lisa Baddeley-Chappell 3 Bythebrook Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 6QD (01249) 650803
Response
1. How many entries have been added to your self-build register between 31 October 2017 and 30 October 2018?
Individual - 67
Group - 0
Individuals within groups - 0
2. How many entries on your register in total as at 30 October 2018.
Individual - 263
Group - 0
Individuals within groups - 0
3. As at 30 October 2018 are you keeping specific records as to the number of planning permissions for serviced plots suitable for self and custom build that have been granted from 1 April 2016 to 30 October 2018 so as to track your statutory obligations?
Yes
If so, how many permissions have you granted?
7 plots
4. Have you introduced a local connection test?
Yes
If so, from what date did this apply?
01/11/18
If so, how many entries on part one of the register at 30 October 2018?
Individuals - 263
Groups - 0
If so how many entries on part two of the register at 30 October 2018?
Individuals - 0
Groups - 0
5. Have you introduced a financial viability test?
Yes
If so, from what date did this apply?
01/11/18
6. Have you implemented a charge for entry onto the register?
Yes
If so, what is the charge (amount, frequency)?
£26 to apply and £10.50 annual renewal fee
7. In the period from 31 October 2017 to 30 October 2018 have you publicised your register?
Yes
If so, please provide a high-level outline to the main methods of publicity the authority has undertaken in that period?
The Guildford Borough Council website.
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