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North Stafforshire Core Spatial Strategy Development Plan Document

HBF raises concers in many areas particularly in terms of rural housing within the district.

HBF Weekly News Summary 21 July 2006

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry. Available to members only.

HBF Response - Barker Review of Land Use Planning

The Interim Report of the Barker Review of Land Use Planning (known as Barker II) has just been published.

HBF Response - Barker Review of Land Use Planning (copy 2)

The Interim Report of the Barker Review of Land Use Planning (known as Barker II) has just been published.

Restormel Borough Council LDF Development Control Policies Preferred Options

HBF raises concerns in relation to affordable housing, planning obligations and renewable energy.

Restormel Borough Council Newquay Area Action Plan

HBF raises no specific comments other than to ensure there is sufficient land to meet needs.

Restormel Borough Council Submission Draft Core Strategy

HBF raises concerns in relation to the housing allocations and the affordable housing policies.

Shrewsbury & Atcham Borough Council Submission Draft Core Strategy (copy 1)

HBF raises concerns in relation to the locational strategy, housing provision (particularly rural), affordable housing, PDL target and planning obligations.

Carrick District Council Balancing Housing Markets Development Plan Document

The HBF raises concers in relation to affordable housing, thresholds and targets, quality and design issues and the development economics toolkit.