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Inspector's doubts over new 3,000-home garden village plan

Inspector's doubts over new 3,000-home garden village plan

23 November 2022

Villagers opposed to a new garden village are happy a planning inspector has raised questions about its inclusion in a council's housing plan.

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MegaGrowth 50: Kent's fastest growing firms revealed

MegaGrowth 50: Kent's fastest growing firms revealed

22 November 2022

The list of the fastest growing firms in Kent and Medway have been revealed this morning as the MegaGrowth 50 returns.

Cost of huge waterfront stadium revealed

Cost of huge waterfront stadium revealed

22 November 2022

The eye-watering sums involved in constructing an 8,000-seater stadium at the heart of a waterfront development have been made public.

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Summit confirms line-up for 2023 event

Summit confirms line-up for 2023 event

21 November 2022

Organisers of a leading business event taking place in the new year have confirmed the line-up for its return in January.

Plans revealed for 70 more homes on 330-home estate

Plans revealed for 70 more homes on 330-home estate

20 November 2022

Developers have revealed plans to bolster the number of homes at a new housing estate - bringing the total up to 400.

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Green light for transformation of abandoned oasthouse

Green light for transformation of abandoned oasthouse

19 November 2022

A historic oasthouse built in the 19th century is set to be converted into a number of two-bedroom homes.

Nursery plan for green belt divides opinion

Nursery plan for green belt divides opinion

18 November 2022

Proposals to build a new base for a children's nursery that has to leave its present home have divided opinions.

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'I won't be forced out by multi-million pound revamp scheme'

'I won't be forced out by multi-million pound revamp scheme'

17 November 2022

A leaseholder with 97-years outstanding on his contract stands in the way of a multi-million pound housing regeneration project.

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MPs push transport secretary again over Lower Thames Crossing

MPs push transport secretary again over Lower Thames Crossing

16 November 2022

As the Autumn Statement announcement looms nearer, an MP has again pressed the transport secretary about the importance of the £8.2bn crossing.

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Fate of former cinema to be decided

Fate of former cinema to be decided

16 November 2022

Plans for the transformation of a derelict town centre cinema site into homes that have been described as "monstrous" by opponents are to be voted on.

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Derelict nightclub set for drastic transformation

Derelict nightclub set for drastic transformation

16 November 2022

A bid to breathe new life into a derelict nightclub could act as the catalyst for further investment along a "run-down" seafront, developers say.

Fears major firm's move 'will destroy peace' at Kent beauty spot

Fears major firm's move 'will destroy peace' at Kent beauty spot

13 November 2022

Neighbours fear the relocation of a concrete-making firm after 41 years will destroy the 'tranquillity' of an area of outstanding natural beauty.

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Green belt site proposed for 800 new homes

Green belt site proposed for 800 new homes

11 November 2022

A sand quarry is being proposed for a major regeneration project to include homes, shops, businesses, a school and a waterpark.

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Future housing discussed as Local Plan inquiry gets under way

Future housing discussed as Local Plan inquiry gets under way

09 November 2022

Developers have been making the case why one particular village should take more houses than all the others.

The part of Kent which has seen a 46% house price hike

The part of Kent which has seen a 46% house price hike

08 November 2022

A new report has revealed the area of the county which has seen a staggering leap in house prices.

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Behind the scenes at £90m M2 flyover site

Behind the scenes at £90m M2 flyover site

08 November 2022

We've been behind the scenes to discover what it takes to build Kent's new £92m motorway junction.

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Green light for £26m high street transformation

Green light for £26m high street transformation

08 November 2022

Exclusive: An ambitious high street redevelopment has finally been approved - after plans were agreed to take sewage away from the site in tankers.

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Investigation over dead fish at new-build estate

Investigation over dead fish at new-build estate

07 November 2022

Concerned residents say a housebuilder is "neglecting" wildlife after dead fish were spotted in a pond on a new-build estate.

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The £3 million apartment next to Iceland car park

The £3 million apartment next to Iceland car park

05 November 2022

A “luxury” sea view flat situated next to an Iceland car park has gone on the market for almost £3 million - even before having been built.

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McDonald's and B&M set for expanded retail park

McDonald's and B&M set for expanded retail park

04 November 2022

A drive-thru McDonald’s, B&M and Food Warehouse are all set to launch on the outskirts of a Kent town.

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