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Technical Development Committee Papers 13 March 2002

TDC papers, building regulations, contaminated land, sewers, utilities, highways, environmental impact assessments

Technical Development Committee Papers 13 March 2002

TDC papers, Building Regulations, highways, utitilities, sewers, contaminated land, environmental impact assessments

Technical Development Committee Papers - 13 March 2002

Technical Development Committee Papers; Building Regulations, contaminated land, highways, sewers, utilities, Flooding impact assessments, environmental report…

Technical Development Committee Papers - 13 March 2002

Technical Development Committee Papers, Building Regulations, Contaminated Land, Highways, Utilities, Sewers, Flooding Impact Assessments, Environmental Report…

HBF Restructure

HBF Chief Executive Rob Ashmead has implemented a reorganisation of the HBF’s staff and structure to boost its ability to give added value to members.

DTLR research report on developing housing on non-residential sites Feb 2002

Summary of DTLR research report on developing additional housing above and on non-residential sites.

Urban Capacity Guidance for Third Parties

Realising Capacity – New HBF Guidance on Urban Capacity Studies for Local Authorities and Third Parties

Vibrations Directive - letter to MEPs

Vibrations Directive. European Commission. HBF response. Health and Safety.

HBF Action on Government Planning reform

Tackling the Planning Green Paper

Bldg Regs consultations Part B & Sch 2; S278 HA

Building Regulations Part B & Schedule 2 - exempt work - current consultations. Section 278 Highways Act - developer contribution to highways works.