Stroud Self-Build Register Data

122 plot deficit

Stroud has an outstanding deficit of 122 plots

Since 2016, 213 people have registered interest in self-build here. Stroud has permitted 72 plots.

Part 1 registrations

207

legal duty applies

Part 2 registrations

local eligibility

Plots permitted

since 2016

Current deficit

122

Period 7 (2022)

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People on the register

Each icon represents one person who has registered for a self-build plot.

Total registrations

213

Part 1: 207Part 2: 6

Part 1: 207Part 2: 6

How has demand evolved?

Cumulative Part 1 demand, combined Part 1+2 demand, permissions granted, and total outstanding demand over time.

From permissions dataFrom register data

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Freedom of Information data

Planning permission data obtained through FOI requests, allowing verification of which permissions are genuinely for self-build homes.

Use FOI verified permissions data

Data available for base periods: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Self-reported

FOI verified

Self-reported data

Councils report how many permissions they've granted. This may include permissions that aren't genuinely for self-build.

FOI verified data

Only counts "Definite" self-builds with self-build conditions, unilateral undertakings, or CIL Part 2 exemptions.

191 planning applications obtained via FOI

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Data quality notesAI-identified errors and inconsistencies in reported data

Original

AI Adjusted

Summary of Errors Found

2018 Individual Totals Mismatch: The data indicates a Total of 157 individuals on the register, but the Part 1 column only lists 11. These numbers should match (or be very close), as Part 2 is negligible in this dataset.
2018 Group Totals Mismatch: The data indicates a Total of 5 groups, but lists 0 groups in both Part 1 and Part 2.
2017 Group Arithmetic Error: The data suggests 3 groups were Added in 2017. However, the register started with 5 groups (in 2016) and ended with 5 groups (in 2017). Mathematically, you cannot add 3 to 5 and end up with 5 unless 3 were removed (which is not recorded).

Summary of Corrections

2018 Individuals: The "Part 1 Individuals End of Period" was corrected from 11 to 157 to align with the Total count.
2018 Groups: The "Part 1 Groups End of Period" was corrected from 0 to 5 to align with the Total count.
2017 Groups: The "Total Groups Added" was adjusted from 3 to 0. This ensures the math works (Start 5 + Added 0 = End 5), maintaining consistency with the years before and after.

Detailed compliance calculations

Full breakdown of how the deficit is calculated — demand carries forward for three years while surplus permissions do not.

Cells highlighted indicate values changed by error adjustments

Base Period	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Year	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Part 1 — Individuals Added	43	109	2	7	0	15	10	7	6
Part 1 — Groups Added	5	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Part 1 — Total Added	48	112	2	7	0	15	10	7	6
Part 1 — Cumulative	48	160	162	169	169	184	194	201	207
Part 2 — Individuals Added	0	0	0	1	0	2	2	0	1
Part 2 — Groups Added	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Part 2 — Total Added	0	0	0	1	0	2	2	0	1
Permissions Granted	0	13	17	16	4	1	6	0	15
Permissions — Cumulative	0	13	30	46	50	51	57	57	72
Permissions Matched to Base Period	46	4	1	6	0	15	0	0	0
Deficit/Surplus for Base Period	-2	-108	-1	-1	0	0	-10	-7	-6
Unusable Surplus Permissions	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Outstanding Demand	2	110	111	112	112	112	122	129	135

What's happening each year?

Annual data showing whether registration rates are increasing or decreasing, and how permissions compare to new demand each year.

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What policies are in place?

Policies that affect self-build — from entry restrictions to proactive support measures.

Support measures adopted6 of 8

Strong policy support for self-build

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Entry requirements

Policies that can limit who is eligible to join the register.

Local connection test

Requires proof of local ties to the area

Yes

Financial viability test

Requires proof of ability to complete a build

Registration fee

Charges a fee to join the register

Yes

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Support measures

Stroud has implemented 6 of 8 possible support measures.

Local Plan general support

Housing mix policy

Percentage policy

Supplementary guidance

Land allocations consideration

Supported specific projects

Housing strategy action

Neighbourhood plan support

Frequently asked questions

Understanding self-build registers and local authority duties.

Under the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015, all local authorities in England must maintain a register of individuals and groups who want to build their own homes. The register helps councils understand demand for self-build plots in their area and plan accordingly.

Part 1 includes everyone who meets the basic eligibility criteria (over 18, seeking to acquire land in the area, and a British citizen/EU national with right to reside). Local authorities have a legal duty to grant enough permissions to meet Part 1 demand. Part 2 is optional and councils can apply additional local eligibility tests—such as local connection requirements—to filter applicants. While Part 2 numbers still represent real demand, there's no specific legal duty attached to meeting it.

A base period runs from 31 October to 30 October the following year. The first base period began on 1 April 2016 (when the duty came into force) and ended on 30 October 2016. Councils must count how many people joined Part 1 during each base period, then grant enough "suitable" permissions within 3 years of the end of that base period.

For each base period, we compare the Part 1 demand (registrations) against suitable permissions granted within the 3-year compliance window. If permissions fall short of demand for any base period, that shortfall becomes an outstanding deficit. Importantly, surplus permissions from one period cannot be carried forward to offset deficits from later periods—each base period must be addressed independently.

The legislation refers to granting permissions for "suitable serviced plots of land"—meaning sites with access to connections for electricity, water, and sewerage (or can be provided in a reasonable time). Councils can count permissions they've granted directly, as well as those granted on appeal or through permitted development. The permission doesn't have to be for a council-owned site.

Councils must: (1) maintain the register and allow eligible people to join, (2) have regard to the register when carrying out planning and housing functions, and (3) grant enough suitable permissions to meet the Part 1 demand from each base period within 3 years.

This data comes from Stroud's annual returns published by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), Freedom of Information requests, and published council documents. We cross-reference multiple sources to verify accuracy and flag any inconsistencies. If you spot an error, please let us know.

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