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'People, Places, Futures: the Wales spatial plan': HBF response

The document brings a Wales spatial plan one step closer - but is still a long way from what the industry seeks.

HBF weekly news summary 2 February 2004

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

Braintree local plan - pre-inquiry changes

The HBF submitted representations to Braintree district council concerning the content of proposed pre-inquiry changes to its second deposit draft local plan. …

Self-laying of water mains

Ofwat has provided an example of how the 'commuted sum and asset value' will be calculated.

Ofwat consultation - Water Act 2003

There are four papers out for consultation and the HBF is co-ordinating a response. The deadline for comment is 12 March 2004

HBF Weekly News Summary 27 January 2004

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

HBF response to Camden's draft SPG on affordable housing

HBF has submitted objections to the London Borough of Camden's draft SPG on affordable housing and housing in mixed-use developments.

ODPM accepts RSDs

A Written Ministerial Statement was made on Wednesday 21st Janaury 2004 by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the ODPM, Phil Hope, accepting the HBF…

Government accepts HBF proposals on sound insulation

The parliamentary under secretary in the office of the deputy prime minister, Phil Hope, has accepted the HBF's proposals on using 'robust standard details' (R…

Healthy handling initiative 2004 - London, east and south-east

The HSE is publicising its 'Healthy Handling' initiative that will culminate in an inspection of sites throughout London, east and south-east England during Ma…