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Stroud Self-Build Register Data

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
6
local eligibility
Plots permitted
72
since 2016
Current deficit
122
Period 7 (2022)

People on Stroud's self build register

Each icon represents one person on the self build register.

People on Stroud's self build register

213

Part 1: 207Part 2: 6

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.

From permissions dataFrom register data
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Freedom of Information data

We've obtained planning permission data through FOI requests, allowing us to verify 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-reportedFOI 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

⚠️Errors and inconsistencies in reported demand data
OriginalAdjusted

Summary of Errors Found

  1. 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.
  2. 2018 Group Totals Mismatch: The data indicates a Total of 5 groups, but lists 0 groups in both Part 1 and Part 2.
  3. 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

  1. 2018 Individuals: The "Part 1 Individuals End of Period" was corrected from 11 to 157 to align with the Total count.
  2. 2018 Groups: The "Part 1 Groups End of Period" was corrected from 0 to 5 to align with the Total count.
  3. 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

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 Period123456789
Year201620172018201920202021202220232024
Part 1 — Individuals Added43109270151076
Part 1 — Groups Added530000000
Part 1 — Total Added48112270151076
Part 1 — Cumulative48160162169169184194201207
Part 2 — Individuals Added000102201
Part 2 — Groups Added000000000
Part 2 — Total Added000102201
Permissions Granted0131716416015
Permissions — Cumulative01330465051575772
Permissions Matched to Base Period46416015000
Deficit/Surplus for Base Period-2-108-1-100-10-7-6
Unusable Surplus Permissions000000000
Outstanding Demand2110111112112112122129135

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
Yes
Financial viability test
Requires proof of ability to complete a build
No
Registration fee
Charges a fee to join the register
Yes

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.