Swindon Council support land release for self build
An innovative self build scheme led by BuildStore and Swindon Borough Council has been, in a bid to tackle the shortage of suitable, affordable homes in the area.
Under a joint venture, BuildStore and Swindon Borough Council are looking to create a large site in Swindon, set aside purely for self build. Once a suitable location has been identified by the Council, the experts at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre will begin to establish individual plots for each house, provide the full infrastructure, including access, water, electricity and all mains services. Each house will then be designed and built to each individual’s own specification, with project management, training and facilities provided by the Centre experts as necessary.
Similar self build community schemes have been set up across the UK, but this will be the first partnership with a local Council in England. Tim Doherty, Managing Director at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre explains:
“We are delighted that Swindon Borough Council is working with us on this scheme. It shows a real commitment to providing affordable housing solutions in the Swindon area and hopefully its success will inspire other local authorities to consider similar schemes. Self build is more accessible and more viable than people first realise and aside from the financial savings and VAT benefits, it is incredibly rewarding and it provides tailored accommodation.
"This is a great example of how public sector and private sectors can work and invest together to make a difference and meet the needs of the local people.”
Councillor Peter Greenhalgh, Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport & Strategic Planning, added: “This is an exciting concept and reflects our commitment to providing affordable houses.
“Those commissioning their own home build often specify modern constructional techniques such as off-site construction, which can provide superior, more environmentally-friendly solutions. These practices can apply to all sizes of property, so that self builders from every age range and demographic can take advantage of this unique opportunity.”
If you would like to hear more about this unique project, you can register you interest with us by completing and submitting the form below. We will keep you informed of any progress with the project. If you have any specific queries, please contact Jaclyn Thorburn on 01506 409 466 or email jaclyn.thorburn@buildstore.co.uk