Rother Self-Build Register Data

Rother has an outstanding deficit of 168 plots

Since 2016, 382 people have registered interest in self-build here. Rother has permitted 148 plots.

Part 1 registrations

382

legal duty applies

Part 2 registrations

local eligibility

Plots permitted

148

since 2016

Current deficit

168

Period 7 (2022)

People on Rother's self build register

Each icon represents one person on the self build register.

People on Rother's self build register

382

No registrations recorded

Part 1: 382Part 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

Original

Adjusted

Summary of Errors Found

General Missing Breakdown: For all years, the breakdown between Part 1 and Part 2 was not provided. As local_connection_test is null or false for all entries, all individuals and groups have been assigned to Part 1, with Part 2 set to 0.
2017 Individual Totals: The reported total_individuals_end_of_period was 85, but the derived total (Start 52 + Added 36) is 88. The total was adjusted to 88 to prioritize the number added.
2018 Individual Totals: The reported total_individuals_end_of_period was 136, but the derived total (Start 88 + Added 51) is 139. The total was adjusted to 139.
2019 Individual Totals: The reported total_individuals_end_of_period was 179, but the derived total (Start 139 + Added 43) is 182. The total was adjusted to 182.
2020 Individual Totals: The reported total_individuals_end_of_period dropped significantly to 84 (Start Unknown + Added 48), which is mathematically inconsistent with the previous year's end of 182 unless ~146 people were removed (recorded removals are 0/null). The total was adjusted to 230 (182 + 48) to maintain the cumulative register count.
2021 Individual Totals: The reported total_individuals_end_of_period was 133, but the derived total (Start 230 + Added 53) is 283. The total was adjusted to 283.
2021 Group Totals: The reported total_groups_end_of_period was 3. However, the register started with 0 groups in 2020 and only 1 was added in 2021. This results in a mathematical end of 1. To resolve the conflict between 'Added' data and 'Total' data, the total_groups_end_of_period was adjusted to 1.
2022 Individual Totals: The reported total_individuals_end_of_period was 165, but the derived total (Start 283 + Added 32) is 315. The total was adjusted to 315.
2022 Group Totals: The reported total_groups_end_of_period was 3, but derived from the previous year's adjustment (Start 1 + Added 0), it should be 1. Adjusted to 1.
2023 Totals: The reported total_individuals_start_of_period (165) and total_groups_start_of_period (3) were inconsistent with the cumulative totals from 2022. These were adjusted to 315 (individuals) and 1 (groups). Consequently, the end totals were adjusted to 347 (individuals) and 1 (groups).
2024 Totals: The reported total_individuals_start_of_period (197) and total_groups_start_of_period (3) were inconsistent with the cumulative totals. These were adjusted to 347 (individuals) and 1 (groups), resulting in a final total_individuals_end_of_period of 381 and total_groups_end_of_period of 1.

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	52	36	51	43	48	53	32	32	34
Part 1 — Groups Added	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
Part 1 — Total Added	52	36	51	43	48	54	32	32	34
Part 1 — Cumulative	52	88	139	182	230	284	316	348	382
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	19	14	24	15	22	26	16	12
Permissions — Cumulative	0	19	33	57	72	94	120	136	148
Permissions Matched to Base Period	57	15	22	26	16	12	0	0	0
Deficit/Surplus for Base Period	5	-21	-29	-17	-32	-42	-32	-32	-34
Unusable Surplus Permissions	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Outstanding Demand	0	16	45	62	94	136	168	200	234

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

Rother 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 Rother'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.