On Monday 21st May the government published its long awaited White Paper on planning. The full 220 page document is available at www.communities.gov.uk/planningwhitepaper This briefing note summarises and comments on the implications of the White Paper for the industry. HBF’s response to the Government’s proposals will, of course, be formulated over the coming weeks in full consultation with members. The proposals in the paper are open for consultation until 17th August 2007.
