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HBF Response - Barker Review Steering Committee

The final report of the Barker Review contained 36 recommendations. Almost all have relevance for the industry, with six applying directly, and four specifical…

HBF Response -Planning-gain Supplement: HM Treasury

It is important that before bringing any new tax into operation, both the Government and the industry are confident that it is robust enough to apply to all pa…

East Midlands Integrated Regional Strategy

The HBF has submitted comments to the East Midlands Regional Assembly regarding its Integrated Regional Strategy (IRS) framework.

HBF weekly news summary, 24 September 2004

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

Broadland local development scheme

The HBF has submitted written comments to Broadland District Council in relation to its draft local development scheme.

HBF weekly news summary, 10 September 2004

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

HBF Weekly News Summary 3 September 2004

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

Daventry local development scheme

HBF has submitted written comments to Daventry District Council about its draft local development scheme.

East Cambridgeshire local development scheme

HBF has submitted written comments to East Cambridgeshire District Council about its draft local development scheme.

Milton Keynes draft SPG on planning obligations for education contributions, August 2004

HBF has submitted objections to draft Supplementary Planning Guidance produced by Milton Keynes Council, on planning obligations for education contributions in…