Self-build and custom housebuilding
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Overview
South Tyneside Council recognises the desire for people to build their own homes, and this is supported through our adopted .
There are a number of different ways to build your home:
- self-build one-off home
- contractor built one-off home
- kit home
- independent community collaboration
- supported community self-build group
- developer built one-off home
- developer led group project
The national Self Build Portal contains useful information on these options.
Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Register
If you would like to be notified when any potential land or building plots become available, please add your details to our Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Register.
Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Registration Form
Find a Housebuilding Plot
There are a number of potential sources where you can find out what housing development opportunities there are in South Tyneside:
- view housing development site allocations in our adopted Local Plan and any Neighbourhood Plans;
- find potentially suitable housing development site opportunities identified in our ;
- view all Council land and property for sale;
- see our Council-led Regeneration Projects.
You can also find self-build and custom housebuilding opportunities by searching independent plot finder websites - view the national Self Build Portal.