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‘Building for life’ now underway in Wales

A partnership which mirrors the project in England has been set up in Wales. This involves the housebuilding industry represented by the House Builders Federa…

EA advice on voluntary remediation of historically contaminated sites

The Environment Agency has published its policy on provision of agency advice and involvement with the voluntary remediation of historically contaminated sites.

Money Laundering - Brief Notice on Regulations

DIRECT SALES BY HOUSE BUILDERS New regulations on money laundering came into effect on Monday 1st March 2004. The regulations now cover estate agents. Legal…

HBF Weekly News Summary 2 March 2004

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

OFWAT self-lay consultation - checklist for your response

The HBF has drawn up a helpful list of comments to include in any response to this consultation.

GOSE comments on the Hampshire H4 2004 Monitoring Report

GOSE comments on the Hampshire H4 2004 Monitoring Report.

Keith Hill Letter to Hampshire on H4 February 2004

Keith Hill has written to the Hampshire Strategic Planning Authorities expressing his concern at their proposed non-release of sites held in reserve in the str…

North Wiltshire First Deposit Draft

Representations submitted to North Wilts First Deposit Draft Plan. For full details of the HBF response please click on the link.

Nuneaton and Bedworth LPI Statement for RTS on Affordable Housing

Statement prepared for RTS on Affordable Housing for the Nuneaton and Bedworth LPI. Further details are available by clicking on the link.

South Shropshire Revised Deposit Plan

Representations submitted on the South Shropshire Local Plan Revised Deposit. For further details please click on the link.