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Planning & Compulsory Purchase Bill - Update

The Leader of the House has recently announced at Business Questions, Government’s intention to recommit the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Bill to Standing …

HBF Weekly News Summary for June 2, 2003

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the House Building Industry, from Pierre Williams

Flats: The Homes of England's Compact Future

The number of flats outnumbers the number of detached houses being built for the first time

Swansea Pre-Deposit Consultation Draft UDP

Swansea City Council have published their Pre-Deposit Consultation Draft Unitary Development Plan. The plan aims to reverse the recent trend of population los…

Vale of Glamorgan Modifications

After months of deliberation the Vale have finally produced modifications to its UDP in response to the Inspector's Report. They have not accepted a number of…

HBF Weekly News Summary May 27 2003

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the House Building Industry, from Pierre Williams