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UDP progress chart

Local authorities are being advised to carry out a risk analysis on high court challenges under SEA Directive if they proceed with UDPs. Caerphilly, Cardiff, …

Welsh Assembly Proposals for Local Development Plans

HBF have prepared a briefing paper for members outlining the Welsh Assembly proposals for Local Development Plans. To view the paper click on the file below.

Sustainable Buildings Task Group

A DEFRA news release has announced a team to 'deliver better, environmentally friendlier buildings'. Sir John Harman, Chairman of the Environment Agency and…

Egan review of skills: HBF response to the public consultation

The House Builders Federation (HBF) has developed an overview of the issues being considered by the Review and a number of proposals for how to improve the del…

Weekly News Summary 1 December 2003

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

Weekly News Summary 25 November, 2003

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

Member Briefing - 2003 Sustainable Buildings Task Group Line-up Revealed

This is a link to the Defra press notice issued on Friday setting up the Sustainable Buildings Task Group.

Member Briefing - 2003 Sustainable Buildings Task Group Line-up Revealed

This is a link to the Defra press notice issued on Friday setting up the Sustainable Buildings Task Group.

Model Procedures for Management of Land Contamination - Environment Agency consultation

The Environment Agency issued a draft of the above for consultation and the HBF has responded.