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Surrey Heath Self-Build Register Data
340 plot deficitSurrey Heath has an outstanding deficit of 340 plots
Since 2016, 599 people have registered interest in self-build here. Surrey Heath has permitted 62 plots.
Part 1 registrations
406
legal duty applies
Part 2 registrations
193
local eligibility
Plots permitted
62
since 2016
Current deficit
340
Period 7 (2022)
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People on the register
Each icon represents 10 people who have registered for a self-build plot.
Total registrations
599
Part 1: 406Part 2: 193
Part 1: 406Part 2: 193
How has demand evolved?
Cumulative Part 1 demand, combined Part 1+2 demand, permissions granted, and total outstanding demand over time.
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Data quality notesAI-identified errors and inconsistencies in reported data
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Summary of Errors Found
- 2016 Missing Data: The 2016 entry lacked start, end, and breakdown figures. These were derived assuming the register started at 0 and all additions (145) were Part 1 (pre-legislation split).
- 2017 Total Discrepancy: The reported Total End (255) did not match the Start (145) + Added (168) = 313. To prioritize the "Added" figures as requested, the End Total was adjusted to 313.
- 2018 Data Gap & Removal: Large discrepancy found. Start (313) + Added (71) = 384, but End was 294. This implies 90 removals/transfers, likely due to the introduction of the Local Connection Test. Part 1/Part 2 additions were derived (11/60) to fit the end-state ratios.
- 2019-2022 Missing Breakdowns: These years lacked specific Part 1/Part 2 start and added figures. These were derived mathematically to ensure the Start + Added - Removed = End formula held true for both sub-registers.
- 2021 Anomaly: A massive shift from Part 1 to Part 2 occurred (Part 1 dropping from 112 to 5), coinciding with the introduction of the Financial Viability Test. This was modelled as high removals/transfers from Part 1 and high additions to Part 2.
- 2023 Start Inconsistency: The 2023 entry listed Part 1 Start as 4 and Part 2 Start as 469, which contradicted the 2022 End figures (Part 1: 8, Part 2: 463). The Starts were corrected to match 2022, and the "Removed" figures were adjusted (Part 1: 6, Part 2: 3) to ensure the final End totals matched the reported data.
Summary of Corrections
- 2016-2022: Derived missing "Start", "Added", and "Removed" breakdowns for Part 1 and Part 2 individuals and groups.
- 2017: Updated
total_individuals_end_of_periodfrom 255 to 313. - 2019: Derived
total_groups_addedas 7 to explain the jump from 1 to 8 groups. - 2023: Corrected
part_1_individuals_start_of_period(4 -> 8) andpart_2_individuals_start_of_period(469 -> 463). Adjusted removal figures to reconcile the arithmetic.
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 | 145 | 168 | 11 | 34 | 38 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Part 1 — Groups Added | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Part 1 — Total Added | 146 | 168 | 11 | 36 | 38 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Part 1 — Cumulative | 146 | 314 | 325 | 361 | 399 | 399 | 402 | 404 | 406 |
| Part 2 — Individuals Added | 0 | 0 | 60 | 27 | 30 | 64 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Part 2 — Groups Added | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Part 2 — Total Added | 0 | 0 | 60 | 32 | 30 | 64 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Permissions Granted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 12 |
| Permissions — Cumulative | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 32 | 43 | 50 | 62 |
| Permissions Matched to Base Period | 9 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deficit/Surplus for Base Period | -137 | -158 | 2 | -25 | -31 | 12 | -3 | -2 | -2 |
| Unusable Surplus Permissions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Outstanding Demand | 137 | 295 | 293 | 318 | 349 | 337 | 340 | 342 | 351 |
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 adopted3 of 8
Moderate policy support
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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
Financial viability test
Requires proof of ability to complete a build
Registration fee
Charges a fee to join the register
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Support measures
Surrey Heath has implemented 3 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 Surrey Heath'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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