HBF weekly news summary, 17 December 2004
A weekly news summary by Pierre Williams, the HBF's head of media, covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry. Available to members only.
Blaby local development framework: issues paper
The HBF submitted representations to Blaby district council concerning the content of its draft local development scheme: issues paper.
HBF responds to ODPM consultation on fees for planning applications
The HBF has responsed to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's (ODPM) consultation document entitled “Changes to the System of Planning Fees in England”.
HBF Response - Fees for planning applications
The HBF has responsed to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's (ODPM) consultation document entitled “Changes to the System of Planning Fees in England”.
The East of England Plan (Regional Spatial Strategy)
Public consultation about 'The East of England Plan' (Regional Spatial Strategy) began on 8 December 2004.
Rushcliffe pre-inquiry changes
HBF has submitted written representations to Rushcliffe Borough Council in response to its pre-inquiry changes.
London housing requirements study: December 2004
The Mayor of London and the GLA have published the findings of their housing requirements study, conducted by ORS. The document is available at Greater Lond…
East of England Development Agency Corporate Plan 2004/5 to 2006/7
HBF has submitted written comments to the East of England Development Agency concerning the content of its Corporate Plan 2004/5 to 2006/7.
Thurrock Urban Capacity Study: proposed methodology
HBF has submitted written comments to planning consultants Llewelyn Davies about the proposed methodology for their study.
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