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Chelmsford – section 106 agreements SPG

The HBF has submitted representations to Chelmsford Borough Council in relation to its draft SPG on planning obligations.

Northampton draft statement of community involvement

The HBF has submitted written comments to Northampton Borough Council in relation to its draft statement of community involvement.

Review of the Special Waste Regulations

In March 2001 DEFRA issued a consultation paper setting out preliminary proposals on regulations to amend/replace the Special Waste Regulations 1996 and implem…

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)

HBF has set up a group to investigate Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) following the publication of the Barker Review.

HBF briefing note on GLA affordable housing draft SPG

The HBF has prepared a briefing note highlighting the key parts of the recently issued GLA affordable housing draft Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG).

HBF response to the 2005 London Housing Strategy consultation

The HBF has submitted a response to the consultation exercise on the 2005 London Housing Strategy (LHS).

HBF weekly news summary, 30 July 2004

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

National Technical Development Committee: 14 June 2004

Code for Sustainable Buildings

The Deputy Prime Minister has signalled government approval for a Code for Sustainable Buildings, as proposed by the Sustainable Buildings Task Group.

Part P - electrical safety

After 1 January 2005 all electrical work in dwellings will be subject to the new Part P of the building regulations.