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Examination in Public - Hull and East Riding JSP

HBF have submitted a number of statements regarding matters to be discussed at the EIP which commences on 20 January 2004.

Leeds UDP Selective Review

Urban Capacity Study assessment

Borough of Pendle urban capacity study

28 October 2003 HBF has commented on the draft Pendle UCS, June 2003.

Nottinghamshire Structure Plan - Deposit Draft

HBF has submitted representations on the deposit draft Nottinghamshire and Nottingham Joint Structure Plan (2001 -2021). HBF's main concerns are that approp…

Starting to Live Differently

This document is a review of the Assembly’s Sustainable Development Scheme. A number of minor amendments are proposed to the existing document but none of the…

HBF responds to planning obligations consultation

The HBF responded to the ODPM consultation on a new regime for planning obligations by welcoming the proposed policy changes to the existing system. Howeve…

RPG12 Selective Review EIP

HBF have been invited to attend the EIP regarding the proposed selective review of RPG. The EIP will commence 17 February 2004.

Tees Valley Shadow Pathfinder

This shadow pathfinder has successfully secured funding from the Regional Housing Board.

North East Housing Market Study

HBF members have commissioned Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners to undertake a study of the north east housing market, with a view to influencing the housing allo…

North East Derbyshire Local Plan - Second Deposit Draft

HBF has submitted written representations to North East Derbyshire District Council in response to the alterations made at the Second Deposit Stage to its Loca…