Local self-build register

We maintain a register of people who are interested in self-build or custom build projects in Barnsley.  The register helps us to understand the demand for self-build and custom housebuilding in Barnsley. 

You can read more about why councils maintain a register in the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act as amended in 2016.

Register your interest 

You can apply to join the register as an individual or as an association of individuals. 

To be entered on the register your application must meet a number of criteria. They're set out in the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Regulations 2016.

Applicants must be: 

  • aged 18 or over
  • a British citizen, a national of an EEA state other than the United Kingdom, or a national of Switzerland
  • seeking (either alone or with others) to acquire a serviced plot of land within Barnsley.  This will be for your own self build and custom housebuilding

It would be helpful if you could provide any further details regarding the type of land you're interested in. Please include the location, the plot size preferences and type of housing intended to be built.

We'll let you know within 28 days whether or not you've been included on the register.