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St Albans Affordable Housing SPG

HBF has submitted representations to St Albans City and District Council concerning its Draft Supplementary Planning Guidance on Affordable Housing.

East Herts Affordable Housing SPG

HBF has submitted representations to East Hearts District Council concerning its Draft Supplementary Planning Guidance on Affordable Housing. In particular, wi…

High Peak Local Plan Inquiry Revisions

HBF has submitted representations to High Peak District Council in relation to its proposed Inquiry Changes.

HBF response to TAN 15 Development and Flood Risk

The HBF supports, in principle, the policy to direct new development to low to medium risk areas. However, the HBF believe there are a number of fundamental i…

Wales Spatial Plan

People, Places, Futures - The Wales Spatial Plan is out for consultation until 30 January. A series of briefing and consultation events across Wales are to be…

Over half local authorities in Wales do not have a 5 year supply of land

Information based on the latest Joint Housing Land Availability reports identifies that over half Welsh local authorities do not have a 5-year supply of land a…

HBF submission on Housing for Older People

The Social Justice and Regeneration Committee are carrying out a policy review into the housing needs of older people. The HBF were invited to contribute to i…

Planning Bill

Those elements of the Planning Bill, which relate to Wales, have passed through the Committee Stage in the House of Commons without change. The Welsh amendmen…

UDP progress chart

Local authorities are being advised to carry out a risk analysis on high court challenges under SEA Directive if they proceed with UDPs. Caerphilly, Cardiff, …

Welsh Assembly Proposals for Local Development Plans

HBF have prepared a briefing paper for members outlining the Welsh Assembly proposals for Local Development Plans. To view the paper click on the file below.