self build

Work starts on Veterans’ Self-Build project in Plymouth

Planning permission was granted in April 2016 for the new development of 24 affordable homes on the site of the former St George’s Day Centre at George Place, Millbay. Interserve, the International Support Services and Construction Group, with a local office in Plymouth, have been appointed as main contractor and work is now underway. The affordable housing development will include 12 self-build...

Veterans' self-build project gets underway

A project to help veterans build their own homes in Plymouth is moving another step forward.

Land for up to 24 affordable homes on the former St George’s Day Centre at George Place, Millbay, is being transferred from Plymouth City Council to DCH and work is due to start on site next month with Interserve, the contractor. Included in the scheme will be at least 12 custom build homes for...

Laying the foundations for self-build in the city

Two plots of Council land are up for grabs as Plymouth City Council launches a self-build project to help tackle the housing crisis.

Outline planning applications have been submitted for eight homes on the sites in Whitleigh and Ernesettle. Self-builders could buy the plots and create their own homes.

Cabinet member for Finance, Councillor Mark Lowry, whose portfolio includes...