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Robust Details

Following HBF’s success in developing ‘robust details’ as an alternative to pre-completion sound testing (PCT), the new, independent company, Robust Details Li…

HBF Weekly News Summary 6 May 2004

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

Worcestershire County Council Section 106 contributions to education

Worcestershire County Council has updated its table of charges for Section 106 contributions for education in line with inflation and to reflect the level of s…

Solihull Round Table Session on Affordable Housing Strategy

The HBF has been invited to attend the Round Table Session on Affordable Housing on 1 June. The HBF's statement can be viewed by clicking on the link below.

New approach to planning obligations

The current system is considered to be slow and resource intensive, creating delay and uncertainty for developers. The proposed new system gives the option to…

Yorkshire and Humber RSS Methodology - Scale and Distribution of Housing

The Regional Assembly have commissioned Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners to formulate a methodology for the forthcoming RSS. HBF strongly object to the proposed…

Survey of Public Attitudes to Housebuilding. YouGov poll for HBF, May 2004

HBF Press Release: Vast Majority Supports More House Building: New poll shows public anxiety over housing shortage, 26 May 2004

Northamptonshire Planning Obligations & Educational Facilities SPG

HBF has submitted representations to Northamptonshire County Council concerning its Planning Obligations & Educational Facilities SPG.

Breckland Design Guide

HBF submitted written comments to Breckland District Council concerning the content of its Draft Design Guide.