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Dismay At New South East Planning Guidance

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Industry Blasts Flooding Jibes

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PPG3: Housing

Planning Policy Guidance Note 3 - Housing, DETR, March 2000

East Hants DIstrict Council`s draft SPG on Access for Disabled People, November 2000

HBF representation on East Hants DC`s consultation draft SPG on design and access for deiabled people in new development.

Hampshire County Council`s consultation paper on monitoring & implementing Policy H4 of the Structure Plan, September 2000

HBF comments on HCC`s consultation paper on how Policy H4 of the Structure Plan ( regarding the release of the `reserve sites` ) might be implemented.

Euro Ruling Wrecks Britain's Urban Regeneration Hopes

The European Union scraps GAP funding for the cleaning up and redevelopment of derelict land

Eastbourne Borough Council`s draft SPG on Energy Efficient Development, September 2000

HBF`s representations on Eastbourne Borough Council`s draft SPG on energy efficiency in new developments.

Nimby Attitude Ruins Hopes Of An Urban Regeneration

Councils adopting a nimby attitude are limiting development on brownfiled sites - increasing pressure on the countryside and limiting urban renaissance

Worthing Statement of Community Involvement June 2005

HBF has submitted comments on Worthing's draft SCI