The Government's Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Regulations 2016 encourage house building across the country. As part of these regulations we must keep a self-build and custom-build 'register' of people interested in this type of housebuilding.
Join the self-build register
We're planning to deliver serviced plots of land for self-builders. Plots will become available throughout the city in the future.
Complete our online form if you're interested in designing, building or commissioning your own home - this will help us identify the kind of plots you need and let us keep you up to date on future developments.
Register your interest in a self-build or custom-build plot in York
To register you must be:
- over 18 years old
- a British citizen, a national of a European Economic Area State other than the United Kingdom or a national of Switzerland
- seeking to acquire a 'serviced plot of land' to build a house as your main residence
- be seeking as an individual or a group to acquire a serviced plot of land for their own self-build and custom housebuilding project
Individuals who wish to register as a group/association must appoint a member to act as the lead contact for the purposes of correspondence between the group or association and the Council.
Create your own home
Self-build Homes
Self-build projects are:
- when someone directly organises the design and construction of their own home
- traditional 'DIY self builds'
- when you employ someone to build a home for you
Community-led projects can also be defined as 'self-build'.
Custom-build Homes
Custom-build homes are where:
- you work with a developer as an individual (or group) to help deliver your own home
- an existing plot or new build house is tailored to match your individual requirements
The developer may help to find a plot, manage the construction and arrange the finance for your new home.
Group and Community Builds
Many self-builds are carried out by groups of like-minded people. This not only helps to spread the development costs but also means you can live alongside friends or people who share similar interests or needs as yourself.
Group and Community Builds require more land but we want to make them work where we can. If you are interested in creating a group build in the city, sign up to the self-build register and contact The Strategic Planning Policy Team for further information.
Self and Custom Build development Programme
We're currently progressing various self and custom build developments in our Housing Delivery Programme. Find details of all current and upcoming opportunities for Self build and Custom build developments.
Make sure you sign up to our self-build register to receive information on future sales and developments.
Also see
- Planning and building
- National Custom and Self-Build Association
- The Self-Build portal
- National planning policy guidance