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Plots for self and custom build have fallen 32% behind registrations, stats show

By 2022-05-18T06:00:00

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The shortfall between the number of those registering to self or custom build between October 31 2020 and the same date in 2021 and plots given planning permission was 3,954

The number of plots councils have given planning permission to for self or custom build fell back 32% behind the number of individuals registering to construct their own homes between October 31 in 2020 and the same date last year, official stats have revealed.

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities figures have shown 12,263 individuals registered to custom or self build over the year to October 31 2021. 

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