1. The council is required to keep a self-build register. This is a list of people and groups who are interested in building their own homes in Stockport. This register has shown that there is demand for self-build plots within the local area. Given the established demand, this policy seeks to proactively increase the provision available through requiring the delivery of self-build plots on larger sites. The policy also recognises that smaller sites can be an effective way of meeting demand when they become available.
  2. A key attraction of self and custom build developments is the ability for people to create their own bespoke dwellings that will meet their specific needs. Developments will also be expected to comply with all other relevant policies in this plan. Whilst the design of self and custom build development would be likely to feature unique designs, there is still a requirement to ensure that these types of developments conform to both local and national design considerations.

HOM 13: Protection of existing housing

  1. The council will protect land allocated for residential purposes and property already in residential use. The net loss of existing homes will not be permitted unless a robust justification can be demonstrated, taking into account the following factors:
  2. Unless specifically approved to be operated as serviced apartments, short-term letting of any dwellings will not be permitted where this would result in them not being available for use as a primary residence. Conditions may be applied to

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  • The restricted housing land supply in Stockport;
  • Whether the change of use or redevelopment creates a community facility;
  • Whether the proposed development is small-scale and is a source of post-completion employment or service for the local residential community;
  • In the case of existing specialist accommodation or readily adaptable properties, whether the same provision of equal quality can be delivered on the site;
  • The extent to which the existing dwelling(s) suffer from adverse environmental conditions; and
  • Whether the loss of dwellings would be justified to facilitate regeneration (including the achievement of mixed housing types) or the environmental improvement of an area.