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New approach to planning obligations

The current system is considered to be slow and resource intensive, creating delay and uncertainty for developers. The proposed new system gives the option to…

Member Briefing - Equal Opportunities

Epping Forest Housing Build Rates

The HBF has replied to a letter from Epping Forest District Council seeking the views of the building industry in relation to realistically achievable build ra…

Broadland Local Plan - Revised Deposit Draft

HBF has submitted written representations to Broadland District Council in response to the alterations made at the Revised Deposit Stage.

Brentwood Local Plan - Pre-Inquiry Changes

HBF has submitted representations to Brentwood District Council concerning the content of policies in its Local Plan - Pre-Inquiry Changes.

Northamptonshire Planning Obligations & Educational Facilities SPG

HBF has submitted representations to Northamptonshire County Council concerning its Planning Obligations & Educational Facilities SPG.

Breckland Design Guide

HBF submitted written comments to Breckland District Council concerning the content of its Draft Design Guide.

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, …