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The proposed Landfill (England and Wales) Regulations 2005

Defra has issued a consultation on proposed Landfill (England and Wales) Regulations 2005.

WRc self-lay workshops

One of the changes in the Water Act 2003 (which amended the Water Industry Act 1991) allows developers to appoint contractors of their own choosing to install …

HBF weekly news summary, 17 December 2004

A weekly news summary by Pierre Williams, the HBF's head of media, covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry. Available to members only.

Castle Point draft local development scheme

The HBF has submitted representations to Castle Point borough council concerning the content of its draft local development scheme.

West Lindsey local development scheme – consultation draft

The HBF has submitted representations to West Lindsey district council concerning the content of its second draft local development scheme, which it intends to…

Blaby local development framework: issues paper

The HBF submitted representations to Blaby district council concerning the content of its draft local development scheme: issues paper.

HBF Response - Fees for planning applications

The HBF has responsed to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's (ODPM) consultation document entitled “Changes to the System of Planning Fees in England”.

HBF responds to ODPM consultation on fees for planning applications

The HBF has responsed to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's (ODPM) consultation document entitled “Changes to the System of Planning Fees in England”.