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Mid Devon Self-Build Register Data
Mid Devon has an outstanding deficit of 93 plots
Since 2016, 188 people have registered interest in self-build here. Mid Devon has permitted 30 plots.
Part 1 registrations
188
legal duty applies
Part 2 registrations
0
local eligibility
Plots permitted
30
since 2016
Current deficit
93
Period 7 (2022)
People on Mid Devon's self build register
Each icon represents one person on the self build register.
People on Mid Devon's self build register
188
No registrations recorded
Part 1: 188Part 2: 0
How has demand evolved?
The chart below tracks cumulative Part 1 demand, combined Part 1+2 demand, permissions granted, and the total outstanding demand over time.
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⚠️Errors and inconsistencies in reported demand data
OriginalAdjusted
Summary of Errors Found
- Inconsistent Total Counts vs. Added Numbers (2017-2022): The data set contained significant arithmetic inconsistencies between the "Total Individuals Added" in a given year and the "Total Individuals End of Period".
- 2017: Reported End 35 vs Calculated 30 (Start 14 + Added 16).
- 2020: Reported End 71 vs Calculated 70.
- 2021: Reported End 84 vs Calculated 73 (a large jump not explained by the 3 individuals added).
- 2022: Reported End 120 vs Calculated 122.
- Missing Breakdowns (Part 1 vs Part 2): For years 2016-2022, the breakdown of Part 1 (meeting local connection tests) and Part 2 was missing. As the "Local Connection Test" was listed as false or null during these periods, all individuals and groups were derived as Part 1.
Summary of Corrections
- Recalculation of Running Totals: To ensure data integrity, the Start and End totals for all years were recalculated based strictly on the "Total Individuals Added" figures, starting from 0 in 2016. This method perfectly aligns with the reported totals for 2018 (44) and 2019 (56), suggesting the "Added" figures are the most reliable source of truth. This resulted in a final 2024 End of Period count of 187 (close to the reported 185).
- Part 1 / Part 2 Derivation: All derived totals were assigned to Part 1 fields, with Part 2 fields set to 0, consistent with the lack of a Local Connection Test.
Detailed compliance calculations
The full breakdown of how the deficit is calculated, including how 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 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 49 | 43 | 22 |
| Part 1 — Groups Added | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Part 1 — Total Added | 14 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 49 | 43 | 22 |
| Part 1 — Cumulative | 14 | 31 | 45 | 57 | 71 | 74 | 123 | 166 | 188 |
| Part 2 — Individuals Added | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Part 2 — Groups Added | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Part 2 — Total Added | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Permissions Granted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Permissions — Cumulative | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 30 |
| Permissions Matched to Base Period | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deficit/Surplus for Base Period | -11 | -11 | -11 | -12 | -5 | 6 | -49 | -43 | -22 |
| Unusable Surplus Permissions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Outstanding Demand | 11 | 22 | 33 | 45 | 50 | 44 | 93 | 136 | 158 |
What's happening each year?
Looking at annual data shows 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?
Local authorities can implement various policies that affect self-build. Some restrict who can join the register, while others actively support self-build delivery.
Entry requirements
These policies can limit who is eligible to join the register.
Local connection test
Requires proof of local ties to the area
Financial viability test
Requires proof of ability to complete a build
Registration fee
Charges a fee to join the register
Support measures
Mid Devon has implemented 7 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 Mid Devon'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.