Custom and Self Build Housing - Annual Appeals Update

This session will be the culmination of this year’s Masterclass programme – We will be considering what this year’s basket of custom and self build appeal decisions tells us about how this type of housing is being addressed at appeal and the way forward for 2026 and beyond. If you want to stay ahead of the curve in terms of delivery and understand where the potential pitfalls are when dealing with custom and self build housing, then this masterclass will provide a detailed analysis of appeal decisions in key topic area of planning. is a NaCSBA initiative and is funded by MHCLG to support the delivery of significantly more affordable Custom and Self Build housing by offering initial training to local authorities in England.

The objectives of this session will be:

Session Objectives

• Provide a brief review of custom/self build drivers and statutory duties, updates and application of the LURA in relation to custom/self build housing.
• Review the context and direction of travel for self build appeals and ongoing issues in custom/self build decision making.
• Examine recent appeal decisions highlighting some of the key issues in the appeals process, appeal precedents and relevant PINS lines of enquiry.
• Consider the tilted balance as a mechanism to make decisions in relation to custom/self build NPPF paragraph 11(d)
• We will consider the importance of the statutory duty upon local authorities
• The need for a mechanism to secure CSB housing.
• Review appeals outcomes in respect of Local connection tests
• Consider the implications for custom/self build housing in the Green and Grey Belt,

Staying abreast of appeal decisions is a useful barometer enabling us all as professionals to take account of outcomes and modify approaches and actions we may take in decision taking. Whether you're a planner, policymaker, developer or housing advocate, this session will provide practical insights and understanding of CSB housing and how it is scrutinised at appeal.

Early booking is highly recommended for this popular masterclass session.

Cost: £80 (incl VAT) per person

If you work in local government or are an elected council member and have a LPA email address, you can access the masterclass event for FREE, thanks to funding from MHCLG,

NaCSBA members, Community Housing Group and Neighbourhood Plan Group representatives, and Parish Councils can secure a 50% reduction on ticketing costs. We will provide a specific discount code for these groups.

simply email taskforce@righttobuild.org.uk to request your dscount code.

Please note that by registering, you acknowledge that the email addresses provided will be added to the Right to Build Task Force mailing lists (managed by NaSCBA) under the basis of “legitimate interest” for the purpose of GDPR, to which I have the right to object by emailing taskforce@righttobuild.org.uk

This training may contribute to your CPD requirements, please check with your professional body if they accept personal logs of activity.