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Southern Planning Group


The Southern Planning Group meets three times a year to discuss regional planning issues. Members are invited to contribute to HBF’s local planning representations and broader consultation responses, as well as participate in task and finish groups and comment on submissions.


Mark Behrendt - HBF
Planning Manager - Local Plans (Southern and Eastern)

Mark Behrendt is Planning Manager at the Home Builders Federation, with responsibility for local planning matters across the South-East and Eastern regions. His responsibilities include the review of local plans and the preparation of written representations to these plans, appearance at Examination Hearings and on-going engagement with Local Planning Authorities on evidence base supporting their plans.

Upcoming Southern Planning Group meetings

22 Jul, 2025 (2 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.)

Southern Planning Group Meeting 22.07.2025

23 Jul, 2025 (2 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.)

Eastern Planning Group Meeting 23.07.2025

21 Oct, 2025 (2 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.)

Southern Planning Group Meeting 21.10.2025

22 Oct, 2025 (2 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.)

Eastern Planning Group Meeting 22.10.2025

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This group is open to any full or associate member.

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