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The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

HBF Restructure

HBF Chief Executive Rob Ashmead has implemented a reorganisation of the HBF’s staff and structure to boost its ability to give added value to members.

DTLR research report on developing housing on non-residential sites Feb 2002

Summary of DTLR research report on developing additional housing above and on non-residential sites.

Urban Capacity Guidance for Third Parties

Realising Capacity – New HBF Guidance on Urban Capacity Studies for Local Authorities and Third Parties

Vibrations Directive - letter to MEPs

Vibrations Directive. European Commission. HBF response. Health and Safety.

HBF Action on Government Planning reform

Tackling the Planning Green Paper

Bldg Regs consultations Part B & Sch 2; S278 HA

Building Regulations Part B & Schedule 2 - exempt work - current consultations. Section 278 Highways Act - developer contribution to highways works.

Building Regs Update - December 2001

Building Regulations Part A, Part E, Part L, Part H, Part J. Amendments.

Part A Building Regulations - HBF Response

Part A Building Regulations - Structure. Structural Stability. HBF response to DTLR. Disproportionate collapse. Climate change.

Letter to Paul Everall - Sound Testing

Building Regulations Part E. Post construction sound testing. Letter ahead of BRAC meeting on 12 December 2001.

Contaminated Land and WML - draft letter to EA

Contaminated land. Waste management licensing. Environment Agency enforcement and interpretation.