On Monday 21st May the government published its long awaited White Paper
on planning. The full 220 page document is available at
www.communities.gov.uk/planningwhitepaper
This briefing note summarises and comments on the implications of the White
Paper for the industry. HBF’s response to the Government’s proposals will, of
course, be formulated over the coming weeks in full consultation with
members. The proposals in the paper are open for consultation until 17th
August 2007.