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PPG3 and housing policy briefing - 27-1-2005

Proposed changes to PPG3 reflect the government’s recognition that private housebuilders are central to its key objective to build more homes. Whilst the degr…

HBF responds to ODPM draft circular on planning obligations - 25-1-2005

The HBF has responded to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) consultation document entitled “Draft revised circular on planning obligations”, which …

HBF Response - Draft circular on planning obligations

The HBF has responded to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) consultation document entitled “Draft revised circular on planning obligations”, which …

Part E: four new Robust Details

Robust Details Ltd has published four new details and an option to use a proprietary product as a substitute for the sand/cement parge coat in some masonry wal…

Weekly news summary: 21 January 2005

A weekly news summary by Pierre Williams, the HBF's head of media, covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry. Available to members only.

Mid Sussex Statement of Community Involvement: January 2005

HBF has commented on Mid Sussex District Council's draft SCI.

ODPM/Treasury Barker Steering Committee Update

HBF prepared a paper for the joint ODPM/Treasury Barker Steering Committee on 12 November 2004. Since then, significant progress has been made in a number of a…

HBF Weekly News Summary: 14 January 2005

A weekly news summary by Pierre Williams, the HBF's head of media, covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry. Available to members only.