21 October 2003 HBF has objected to the draft SPG on Restricting the Supply of New Housing.
HBF's objections focus on the fact that the Council is seeking to misuse SPG as a way of materially altering adopted local plan policy which is contrary to Government planning policy guidance contained in PPG12.
The proposed SPG is also contrary to PPG3 in that a complete embargo on development, including brownfield windfalls when less "sustainable" commitments remain undeveloped is not within the spirit of PPG3.
HBF is seeking the withdrawal of the SPG.
For further information or a copy of the HBF's submissions please contact the regional planner for the north west region Mark Johnson on 01904 557 624 or at mark.johnson@hbf.co.uk.