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Norfolk Biodiversity SPG

HBF has submitted representations to Norfolk County Council in relation to its Draft Biodiversity SPG.

HBF meeting with John Bader

HBF is meeting with John Bader, the Welsh Assembly Government's head of housing and regeneration, at the end of April to discuss the 'Building success' report …

Seminar on infrastructure constraints a huge success

The seminar on infrastructure constraints, which was run jointly by the HBF and RICS, was a massive success. Nearly 100 people turned up to hear Welsh Water, …

Gateshead UDP

The Deposit Draft was approved by the Full Committee on 23 April. The published document will be out for consultation at the end of June.

HBF Weekly News Summary 28 April 2004

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

Tynedale Council Interim Planning Policy's: Housing

The HBF have made objections to Tynedale's Interim Planning Policy's regarding Housing. Please see attached link.

HBF Weekly News Summary 22 April 2004

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

Egan skills review

Sir John Egan was asked by ODPM to conduct a review of skills needed by built environment professionals to deliver the sustainable communities plan. He est…

Yorkshire & Humber RPG Annual Monitoring Report 2003

This document is now available from the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Assembly website

Stockport Core Proofs of Evidence

As part of the review of the Stockport UDP, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council have prepared their Core Proofs of Evidence in relation to Housing and Green…