Self build and custom build homes

We keep a register of people who are interested in delivering self build or custom build projects in the district.

• Self-build usually means you are directly involved in organising the design and construction of your own home.
• Custom build usually means working with a specialist developer to help build your home. 

Self build and custom housebuilding registers provide valuable information on the demand for self build and custom housebuilding in the local area. This information can help us to make decisions on planning, land disposal and regeneration going forward. 

Once you are on the register we may contact you from time to time with updates about self-build and custom build. We may ask for confirmation of your continued interest in building in the district at certain intervals to ensure that the register remains accurate.

The register is not made public, although we may report headline data, such as the overall demand for self-build and custom build in Lichfield District in our annual monitoring report.

How to register

To register your interest in delivering self build or custom build projects in the district, either as an individual or as an association of individuals, please submit an application.

Submit a self or custom build application form

Following the self-build and custom housebuilding regulations (2016), in order to successfully register you must:

• Be aged 18 or over
• Be a British citizen, a national of a EEA state other than the United Kingdom, or a national of Switzerland
• Be seeking (either alone or with others) to acquire a serviced plot of land for your own self-build and custom housebuilding project
• Pay a registration fee to Lichfield District Council of £100 (+VAT)

If you would like more information visit www.selfbuildportal.org.uk

How much does it cost

It costs £100 (+VAT) to register, which is payable in 28 days after you are notified your application has been successful.

If payment is not made within 28 days, you will be removed from the register. 

If you then register again, you will be required to pay the fee upfront, prior to assessment. We reserve the right to refuse subsequent applications where the fee is not paid.

Where an application is from an association of individuals, each member of the association must pay the fee.

Please note that to remain on the register, an annual subscription of £50 is required (payable on 30 April each year).

How to pay

You can pay online or call 01543 308000 and quote ‘self build payment’.