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Tynedale Council Interim Planning Policy: Affordable Housing

09 January 2004 HBF has submitted a response to the Interim Policy. The Draft Interim Policy seeks an element of affordable housing on all housing develop…

HBF concern over Defra review of waste permits - packages 11-13

This is the HBF response to the informal consultation on the fourth set of work packages. The formal consultation is to take place later this year.

Weekly News Summary 8 January 2004

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the house building industry from Pierre Williams, HBF's Head of Media, available to members only.

Energy efficiency notices - why every home should have one

All new dwellings built since January 2001 are required to have a certificate of 'standard assessment procedure' (SAP). This is a rating for the energy efficie…

Temperature controls could become compulsory on bathroom taps

The government is considering bringing tap water temperatures under the building regulations to improve safety in all newly built and converted private housing…

Government initiative to reduce scalding injuries

Each year more than 430 very young children are seriously injured through scalding in hot baths. Research has shown that, unlike other household accidents,…

HBF responds to planning obligations consultation

The HBF responded to the ODPM consultation on a new regime for planning obligations by welcoming the proposed policy changes to the existing system. Howeve…

RPG12 Selective Review EIP

HBF have been invited to attend the EIP regarding the proposed selective review of RPG. The EIP will commence 17 February 2004.

Tees Valley Shadow Pathfinder

This shadow pathfinder has successfully secured funding from the Regional Housing Board.