Custom Build/Self-Build Registration process

Register of custom and self-build house building interest

Breckland Council is required to maintain a register of people who are interested in custom or self-build projects in the Breckland District. Keeping this register helps us understand the level of demand for custom and self-build plots.

The register is separated into two parts:

• Part 1 - for people with a local connection to the District (i.e. they live or work in the Breckland Council District) and meet the basic eligibility
• Part 2 - for people who do not have a local connection but meet the basic eligibility

Please note: Anyone who is in the service of the regular armed forces of the Crown is deemed to satisfy the connection test, and anyone who has previously served in the armed forces will be deemed to satisfy the connection test for a period of five years after leaving service. This does not include the Territorial Army (Army Reserves).

By signing up, you will help us find out more about the demand for custom and self build plots in Breckland, including what sort of plot people would like, where people would like their plot to be and the type of home that they would like to build.

We will use the information to explore ways in which it might be possible for people and plots to be brought together.

Registration does not guarantee that a suitable plot will become available for each individual listed on the register.

How to apply to be on the register

You can join the register if you meet the basic eligibility criteria:

• aged 18 or over.
• a British citizen, a national of an EEA State other than the UK, or a national of Switzerland.
• seeking (either alone or with others) to acquire a serviced plot of land in Breckland to build a house to occupy as your sole or main residence

The application fee is £50 and registration is valid for 12 months only. You will need to renew your application after 12 months to stay on the register.
The application fee is non-refundable. 

To register using our online form, you will require the following information:

• proof of eligibility, such as:
  • Passport
  • Birth Certificate
  • Certificate of naturalisation
  • Immigration document showing right to reside
• your budget for the plot and build
• the size of the home you'd like to build
• the size of the plot you're looking for

If you are applying for Part 1, you will also require one of the following as evidence of your local connection to Breckland:

• Council Tax Bill
• Driving licence
• Utility Bill
• Bank statement
• Contract of employment
• Payslip
• Proof that you are currently serving military personnel - Pay slip, contract or other detail
• Proof that you are former military personnel and have left the armed forces within the last 5 years- Pension/discharge letter/letter showing proof of service dates 

Please ensure you read our Custom and Self-Build Registration Terms and Conditions before applying

Apply to be on the Custom and Self-Build Register