Tailored to meet your organisations needs, we offer half, full, or multi-day workshops designed to equip your team with the essential knowledge, tools and skills to help them successfully deliver SCBH. Our comprehensive workshops cover the following key areas, but can be tailored to your needs: Planning and Legislative Framework: •The optimum planning consent process •Understanding the scope and role of Design Codes and Plot Passports •Managing planning conditions, Section 106 agreements, and CIL •Addressing implications for affordable housing and BNG Finance and Insurance: •Golden brick delivery models •Development finance and funding options •Consumer finance products Legals and Sale Agreements: •Key legal considerations in SCBH development Marketing: •Demand data and market trends

Our specialist planning consultancy service is dedicated to helping developers navigate the complexities of self-build and custom housebuilding (SCBH). We provide expert advice on all aspects of the planning process from the preparation and management of planning applications, to negotiating S106 agreements, and discharging conditions. We collaborate with developers’ planning teams to prepare specialist SCBH demand and supply appraisals, along with statements of support, providing valuable insights to enhance the chances of success. We make representations on behalf of landowners to influence local plans and secure the allocation of suitable sites for SCBH. We also offer guidance on all development plan matters, from monitoring emerging local plan documents to making detailed representations in support of developer land assets. We assist in preparing written submissions and can attend examinations and hearings on your behalf.

Undertaken by our expert team, Elsworth Projects offers comprehensive site viability assessments to help developers and landowners evaluate the potential of their land for SCBH. We conduct thorough assessments to determine whether a site is suitable, considering factors such as location, infrastructure, and planning constraints. We also undertake initial viability assessments to test the financial feasibility of projects, helping developers make informed decisions before proceeding. By identifying both opportunities and challenges early on, we help developers optimise their sites for success and reduce the risk of unexpected obstacles down the line.

Elsworth Projects provides expert assistance in drafting and refining key self and custom build housing (SCBH) documents, including Plot Passports, Design Codes, and Plot Sale Agreements. Our team works closely with developers to ensure these critical documents are tailored to meet both regulatory requirements and the unique needs of each project. By offering specialised guidance throughout the drafting process, we help ensure the documents not only support successful planning applications but also facilitate smooth project delivery and site management. For multi-home projects we also offer a design code compliance service to ensure plot-specific designs align with Design Codes and planning policy before they are submitted for planning.