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Solihull Round Table Session on Affordable Housing Strategy

The HBF has been invited to attend the Round Table Session on Affordable Housing on 1 June. The HBF's statement can be viewed by clicking on the link below.

Worcestershire County Council Section 106 contributions to education

Worcestershire County Council has updated its table of charges for Section 106 contributions for education in line with inflation and to reflect the level of s…

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.