Brownfield - Self Build and Custom Build Registers
Dover District Brownfield Register
The Dover District Brownfield Register has been prepared in accordance with the requirements set out in the Town and Country Planning (Brownfield Land Register) Regulations 2017. Therefore, only sites that meet the criteria set out in the regulations have been included.
Registers are presented in two parts:
- Part 1 details a comprehensive list of all Brownfield sites in the District that are suitable for housing development
- Part 2 provides a list of those Brownfield sites included in Part 1 where we have granted ‘permission in principle’.
We have agreed not to grant permission in principle of any of the sites in Part 1 and as a consequence there is no Part 2 of the register.
The Register is available in the following format and is published under Open Government Licence:
There is also a map available showing sites on the Dover District Brownfield Register: Brownfield Register map
Next Steps
We will update our statutory brownfield register on an annual basis, which will also include a call for sites. The next update is due to be published in early 2025.
Self Build and Custom Build Register
The Self Build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 requires relevant authorities, including District Councils, to keep a register of individuals and associations of individuals who are seeking to acquire serviced plots of land for self-build and custom housebuilding. The definition and operation of the register is prescribed by The Self-build and Custom Housebuilding (Register) Regulations 2016. The Act requires that prescribed authorities must have regard to each register that relates to its area when carrying out its functions in relation to planning, housing, the disposal of any land of the authority and regeneration.
Any proposal for self-build housing will need a formal planning application and will be subject to the relevant policies set out within the development plan for the area.
Additional information on self-build homes is available through the Self-Build Portal which provides encouragement and advice to people who want to build their own home. Alternatively the National Custom and Self Build Association brings together developers, architects, planners, financial and warranty providers, manufacturers, self builders, community groups and local authorities to develop, share and promote best practice in self and custom build.
Further information for those interested in embarking on a Self Build or Custom Build housing project in the Dover District can be found here.
Contact
Email planningpolicy@dover.gov.uk
Tel: 01304 872 244