Request ID
17582
Date Received
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1. How many self build proposals were granted in Wokingham at the time of this request (within the last 5 years)?
• 31 October 2018 to 30 October 2019): 27
• 31 October 2019 to 30 October 2020): 31
• 31 October 2020 to 30 October 2021): 31
• 31 October 2021 to 30 October 2022): 56
• 31 October 2022 to 30 October 2022): 24
Total from last 5 years: 169

2. How many people are on the self build register in Wokingham and how many plots have come forward within the last 5 years?
People on part 2 of self-build register in Wokingham.
Total from last 5 years (since 31st Oct 2018-31st Oct 2023) =304

The council monitors self-build CIL exemptions granted which is 169 at present from last 5 years i.e., since 31st Oct 2018

3. How many people are currently on part 1 of the register (local connection) and how many plots have come forward for these individuals in the last 5 years?
People on part 1 of self-build register in Wokingham
• Base Period 4 (31 October 2018 to 30 October 2019): 18
• Base Period 5 (31 October 2019 to 30 October 2020): 15
• Base Period 6 (31 October 2020 to 30 October 2021): 39
• Base Period 7 (31 October 2021 to 30 October 2022): 64
• Base Period 7 (31 October 2022 to 30 October 2023): 6
Total from last 5 years: 142

The council monitors self-build CIL exemptions granted which is 169 at present from last 5 years i.e., since 31st Oct 2018

4. What is the average length of time people are on the self-build register for until a plot becomes available?
The purpose of this Custom and Self-Build Register held by Wokingham Borough Council is to help the Council to assess the demand for self and custom build and to allow us to develop housing and planning policies, rather than being a waiting list for plots.

5. What is the Council's target for self-build plots? Please can a breakdown of available plots to targets be provided over the last 5 years?
Required Self Build Permissions to be Granted in Base Period.
1. 31/10/2018 - 30/10/2019: 63
2. 31/10/2019 - 30/10/2020: 106
3. 31/10/2020 - 30/10/2021: 10
4. 31/10/2021 - 30/10/2022: 18
5. 31/10/2022 - 30/10/2023: 15

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