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HBF Weekly News Summary 22 September 2006

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry. Available to members only.

HBF welcomes Joseph Rowntree Foundation's report on affordable housing

Responding to a report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation showing that over a third of working households under 40 cannot afford to buy their own homes, and m…

Draft Statement of Requirements for Developer Contributions in Leicestershire

The HBF raises many concerns in response to this SPD

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Design Brief Supplementary Planning Document

HBF objects to prescriptive design policies within the SPD.

Report - Planning-Gain Supplement Audit

On 19 September, research on the PGS by Knight Frank was launched involving an analysis of 18 case studies (9 residential). For each scheme, Knight Frank compa…

Report - Planning-Gain Supplement Audit

On 19 September, research on the PGS by Knight Frank was launched involving an analysis of 18 case studies (9 residential). For each scheme, Knight Frank compa…

Independent research highlights complexity of land levy debate

Gloucester City Council Central Area Action Plan Preferred Options Draft

The HBF raises concerns in response to the evidence base, dwelling mix, dwelling provision and planning obligations.

Chance to inform the DCLG’s policy direction at Housebuilding 2006

The Department for Communities and Local Government is giving developers the chance to discuss the latest housing and planning policies directly with DCLG repr…

HBF Weekly News Summary 15 September 2006

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry. Available to members only.