Realising Capacity - HBF Manual on Urban Capacity Studies The HBF has published a Manual `Realising Capacity` that compliments and extends Government Guidance on this subject in `Tapping the Potential`. The Manual provides a clear framework for HBF and member involvement in capacity studies that can be agreed by both the development industry and local authorities. It has three objectives: - To ensure sources of urban housing are realistic and can be brought forward - To provide a practical means of assessing whether urban housing potential is available, viable, economically feasible and deliverable. - To demonstrate how the Government concept of `constructive engagement` between local authorities and house builders can be achieved. For further information, please contact Mike Newton - Head of Planning on 01454-203477 or email on mike.newton@hbf.co.uk
