The Good, Bad and Effective Policies for Custom and Self Build Housing

About this event

This masterclass follows on from our session on Strategies for Diverse Housing – Unlocking Delivery Through Custom and Self-Build at the end of September. Having considered local plans and the way in which Custom and Self Build housing can be an important part of the provision to deliver a diverse housing offering, this new masterclass looks at how effective policies are key to ensure that CSB housing comes to fruition. To deliver outcomes policies need to be proactive and unambiguous.

The objectives of this session will be to seek to:

• Outline how CSB plots can be delivered through a ‘package policy’ approach

• Share insights into the CSB policy landscape across England demonstrating initiatives being taken to ensure robust policies are in play.

• Outline some of the challenges with policy approaches taken forward and the consequences of ineffective policies

• Consider lessons from recent appeal decisions

• Share ‘good practice’ and examples of ambitious local plan policy approaches

Early consideration and potentially a dialogue with planning authorities in respect of CSB planning policy by developers, enablers, community groups and applicants will enable a smoother planning process, where a clearer understanding can be gained about the policy implications.

Whether you're a planner, policymaker, developer, or housing advocate, this session will provide practical insights and inspiration for understanding CSB policy, and what the rational is and how it works.

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, see Eventbrite for details.

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

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.