RE: s106 exemptions for group self build schemes - Public forum - Planning Advisory Service (PAS)

In relation to CIL, self-build exemption would be available but would have to be claimed seperately on each dwelling by the person that intended to occupy it and who had assumed liability for CIL on that dwelling. All other provisions of Reg.54B must be complied with.

I haven't yet had experience of dealing with a claim for an exemption(s) on a site being developed by a group of self builders. Much will depend on the terms of the planning permission.

However as I understand it what the builders need to be aware of is that any claim for exemption needs to be agreed in advance of ANY development commencing on the whole site, not just their plot. Each individual would need to apply before development commenced on any one of the plots otherwise if an exemoption is agreed on one of the plots and development commences on that one then a subsequent developer could not apply for an exemption on his plot as this has to be done in advance of any development commencing.

The way to avoid the complications from this I'm led to believe is to grant a permission for a 'phased development' (see Reg 8 of the CIL regs).

Hope this helps.  Moira