We are pleased to see that the housing mix policy takes account of the fact that the housing mix on a site needs to take account of the size, location and characteristics of the site, rather than simply applying a blanket policy. It is essential to the viability of any scheme that there is market demand for the type of housing proposed. We support this overall approach.

We are however concerned at the requirement for all development schemes to demonstrate consideration of custom and self-build plots as part of the mix. Some sites will be better suited to self-build than others, depending on the characteristics and location of the site, and also the business model of the developer. We would object to any blanket requirement for self-build on all sites.