Wonderful to see the RUSS community-led housing project soaring out off the ground. Its the largest community self-build scheme ever undertaken in London, with 36 affordable homes
The Scots are doing it again - leading the way on really affordable fully serviced self build plots. If only English councils were are proactive!
https://t.co/nV5LNXwQpz
Expect to see more of this. Developer agrees to allocate 12 plots for self build as part of planning deal, but then tries to renege on the arrangement. https://t.co/wQJcyzR0Oo
It’s taken a decade (and a pandemic) to kickstart the self build sector, but it finally looks like it’s taking off - with enquiries going through the roof
https://t.co/NtVjHLSsbT
Sad at the loss of Richard Rogers, an architect who was a strong supporter of Community Led Housing - this was what he said about RUSS, the Lewisham project that has recently started on site.
Delighted to report that RUSS' affordable community-led 36 home self-build project in Lewisham has started on site. Its taken 11 years; well done to everyone who has made it happen
(1) The #BaconReview came out this weekend, a review on what it would take to scale up self and custom build prepared by @richardbaconmp for the PM. Key recommendations include backing the community housing fund, the role of @CommLedHousing enabler hubs.
If you’re looking for an alternative ‘holiday’ how about this 4 day residential self build/Walter Segal technique course in Scotland? https://t.co/eGVxczQsne
I never cease to be amazed by the influence of Walter Segal - this group of volunteers planned to build an arts venue in the 1990s using his approach in the Lake District https://t.co/zZ7YA64R0Q
A planning inspector has approved a self-build scheme for 7 houses in an Oxfordshire village on the grounds the social benefits of meeting the demand for this type of housing outweighed the harm he identified to the appearance and character of the conservation area.
I’m pleased that the Government is continuing to support the campaign to make it easier for more people to build their own home. https://t.co/LA4R55IgmA