Last updated: 20 Mar 2026
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HBF webinars cover a broad range of subjects, from Q&As on topical issues to career conversations with sector leaders to inspire industry's emerging talent.
Webinars are available for all HBF members to join live and watch back on demand. Some sessions are publicly available for non-members to join or view, too.
Take a look at live sessions available for you to join or replay previous recordings today.
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Industry Supporting Further Education: Developing the Future Home Building Workforce
As the home building industry works to strengthen its future workforce, closer collaboration with the Further Education (FE) sector is becoming increasingly important. This joint webinar from HBF and the Department for Education’s Train Others in Further Education campaign explored how site-based experience can support colleges and help improve student work-readiness.
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Delivered as part of HBF’s Partner a College (PaC) programme, the session highlighted practical ways workers in the home building sector can get involved, from guest talks to workshop support. Speakers also discussed FE teaching as a career pathway for later-career industry workers, outlining the support available, the transition from construction into FE, and the benefits of flexible, purpose-driven roles within FE.
Speakers include:
- Andy George, Director of Industry Attraction and Skills, HBF
- Paul Curry, Head of Training, Persimmon Homes PLC
- Andrew King, FE Teacher Recruitment Policy Lead, Department for Education
- Neil Dolan, Curriculum Manager, Hugh Baird College
- Scott Brown, Carpentry and Joinery Lecturer, Hugh Baird College
Planning challenges in home building: the plan-led system in Wales
As Wales continues to operate in a plan-led system, understanding Local Development Plans (LDPs) is critical for the home building industry. This webinar explored the progress of LDPs, the impact of delays and stalled reviews, and how site allocation trends affect access to viable housing land.
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The session covered key challenges, including time-expired plans, reduced planning resources, additional policy requirements related to the environment, affordable housing and energy usage, and how the un-adoption of the Wrexham LDP might impact other plans.
Our expert panel discussed the implications for both major and SME house builders, the growing reliance on plans on fewer large strategic sites, and the impact on delivery rates and increasing affordable housing requirements, while considering how plan-making may evolve in the future with the added layer of Strategic Development Plans.
The webinar included a panel discussion and dedicated Q&A, allowing participants to put forward questions and gain practical insights from senior figures in the Welsh planning and housing sector.
Speakers include:
- Mark Harris, Planning and Policy Advisor for Wales, HBF
- Mark Hand, Director of Profession, International, Cymru and Northern Ireland, Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
- Hayley Eastment, Policy & External Affairs Manager, Community Housing Cymru (CHC)
Understanding the draft NPPF: insights from the home building sector
As the Government brings forward proposed reforms to national planning policy, understanding the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is critical for the home building industry. This exclusive webinar for HBF members examined the draft NPPF and related policy changes, exploring what the changes could mean for housing delivery across England.
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The webinar is timely, following the announcement of a new consultation on the draft NPPF. Our expert panel provided insight into the Government’s objectives, the potential impacts on both major and SME home builders, and the implications for affordable housing, biodiversity net gain and meeting the 1.5 million housing target. The session also considered where the draft policy may evolve before formal publication and where industry input will be most influential.
Senior figures across Government and the housing sector shared practical perspectives on how the draft NPPF could shape planning outcomes and development strategies.
The webinar included a roundtable discussion followed by a dedicated Q&A session, giving participants the opportunity to put forward questions and contribute to the discussion.
Speakers:
- Catherine Williams, Planning Director, HBF
- William Burgon, Planning Director, MHCLG
- Andrew Taylor, Group Planning Director, Vistry Group
- Nicole Stacey, Planning Director, Baker Estates LTD
- David Bainbridge, Planning Director, Savills
Planning challenges in home building – A regional perspective
The Home Builders Federation’s regional planning team conducted an in-depth look at the planning issues shaping home building at both the local and regional levels.
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In the session, our regional planners – Rachel Daneman, Mark Behrendt, Chris Martin, and Director for Cities James Stevens – shared their insights on:
- Current trends emerging in Local Plans
- Common challenges arising across regions
- The impact of national planning policy on home building delivery at a regional level
Chaired by Planning Director Catherine Williams, the session provided an opportunity for you to put your questions directly to the planning team and gain a valuable perspective on the future of housing development in your area.
Speakers
- James Stevens, Director for Cities
- Rachel Danemann, Regional Planning Manager at HBF
- Mark Behrendt, Regional Planning Manager at HBF – South East and East
- Chris Martin, Regional Planning Manager at HBF – North West, North East, Yorkshire
HBF live briefing: Zack Simons KC on the CG Fry Supreme Court Judgement
This live briefing explored the CG Fry Supreme Court ruling, which limits the ability of decision-makers to revisit matters already approved in principle at the outline stage. While the case focused on nutrient neutrality for sites protected under the Habitat Regulations, its implications reach far across planning and development decisions.
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Zack Simons KC, who represented HBF and LPDF in the case alongside Matthew Henderson of Landmark Chambers, supporting CG Fry’s legal team, explained the judgment and its wider impact.
Chaired by James Stevens, our Director for Cities, the webinar provided members with practical insights into the ruling, what it means for developers and planning authorities, and lessons for future planning applications.
Key topics discussed included:
- The Supreme Court ruling on nutrient neutrality and outline planning permission
- How the judgment limits decision-makers’ ability to revisit approved matters
- Practical implications for developers and planning authorities
- Lessons for future planning applications and strategic decision-making
