L-R: Cllr Harry Harpham, Kate Housden from Sheffield Cohousing Network and Cristina Cerulli from Sheffield University’s School of Architecture
18 November 2014
A log recording details of people interested in creating their own ideal homes has been launched by Sheffield City Council.
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The council is one of 11 local authorities to have been awarded ‘vanguard’ status for the Right to Build Government pilot scheme – which aims to make it easier for people who would like to build their own homes to get their projects off the ground.
An online custom build register has now been created where people can let Sheffield City Council know about the sort of home they would like to build, let the authority know they are looking for a plot of land, and be kept up to date with further information. The register also enables the council to assess the demand for custom build in the city.
People can learn more about the Right to Build scheme at a public information event set to be held at Sheffield Town Hall this Saturday (22 November).
The aim of the event, hosted by Buildstore, is to outline the council’s approach and give potential builders a chance to find out about how custom build works and get inspiration for their own projects.
It will consist of formal talks, followed by more in-depth seminars and a ‘marketplace’ where people can meet local groups along with developers, architects and suppliers of custom build products. There will also be a list available of Sheffield City Council-owned sites.
Councillor Harry Harpham, deputy leader of Sheffield City Council, said: “Sheffield is a city where creativity and independence thrive, so it is only fitting that our Right to Build bid was successful and we are one of the Government’s 11 vanguard councils.
“I hope that this scheme will empower people to custom build the homes that they want, by getting the help, advice and contacts that they need.
“I also hope that, by driving the scheme forward, we can establish a real and viable alternative to the usual types of housing delivery available in the city, as custom build homes are often cheaper, greener, more affordable and more innovatively designed than standard market housing.”
