Strategies for Diverse Housing – Unlocking Delivery Through CSB

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Right to Build Task Force Masterclass: Strategies for Diverse Housing – Unlocking Delivery Through Custom and Self-Build

As the planning system continues to evolve, local authorities are under increasing pressure to deliver more homes—more sustainably and with greater diversity. This webinar will explore the changing national policy context and landscape of Local Plans, and how Custom and Self-Build (CSB) can be strategically embedded to support effective housing delivery.

The session will highlight:

• Why robust evidence is essential for preparing sound and effective CSB policies
• How a multi-strand policy approach can address varied requirements in terms of site size and delivery timeframes
• How CSB can contribute to broader housing objectives through innovative and inclusive planning strategies

We’ll showcase four local authority approaches from across England, each offering a unique perspective on CSB in rural, semi-rural, urban fringe, and urban settings. These case studies will demonstrate how CSB is being used to:

• Address varied housing needs and site contexts
• Contribute to housing targets through alternative delivery models
• Engage communities and unlock smaller or underutilised sites

Whether you're a planner, policymaker, developer, or housing advocate, this session will provide practical insights and inspiration for integrating CSB into your strategic planning toolkit.

Early booking is highly recommended for this popular masterclass session.

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 you can access the masterclass event for FREE, thanks to funding from MHCLG.

NaCSBA members can secure a 50% reduction on ticketing costs, we also offer the same discounted ticket price for Community Housing Group representatives and Neighbourhood Plan Group representatives.

When you receive the Eventbrite confirmation email after booking your place you will find the Zoom link towards the bottom of the email.

Please note that we are a not-for-profit organisation - if you book a place but can no longer attend, please let us know or cancel your ticket. Our masterclasses are very popular, so do book early to avoid disappointment. Only those who attend on the day will receive the detailed summary document we provide after the event.

Right to Build Task Force 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.

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.