HBF Wales Weekly News Summary Friday 4 April 2008
Top stories this week *New eco-towns shortlisted *NHBC Foundation survey into consumer and builder attitudes to zero-carbon
HBF Weekly News Summary Friday 04 April 2008
Top stories this week *New eco-towns shortlisted *NHBC Foundation survey into consumer and builder attitudes to zero-carbon
Is a faster planning process always better?
The HBFs Stewart Baseley says the planning system is too inefficient but the RTPIs Rynd Smith says good built outcomes must trump all other...
Eco-towns must help and not hinder increased housing supply
Responding to today’s announcement by the Department for Communities and Local Government of the locations of 15 shortlisted sites for eco-towns, Executive Cha…
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