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South East Plan Initial Consultation - HBF response April 2005

HBF has responded to the consultation draft version of the South East Plan.

HBF Response - South East Plan Initial Consultation

HBF has responded to the consultation draft version of the South East Plan.

Part L - unexpected amendment for April 2005

ODPM has issued an interim amendment to Part L which contains unexpected changes.

New Head of Technical

The HBF has appointed a new Head of Technical Services.

HBF Weekly News Summary, 8 April 2005

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

HBF Weekly News Summary, 1 April 2005

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

Mobile Plant Licences - proposed new rules

The Environment Agency, working with Defra and the Cabinet Office as part of the Remediation Licensing Task Force, is changing its approach to mobile plant lic…

Best Practice Guidance on Validation of Planning Applications - 24-3-2005

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) has published a best practice guidance on the validation of planning applications for local planning authorities…

HBF Weekly News Summary, 24 March 2005

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

ODPM issues Second Consultation Paper on changes to the development control system

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) has issued a consultation document entitled ‘Changes to the Development Control System - Second Consultation Pap…