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Anger over calls for more changes to site conditions

Anger over calls for more changes to site conditions

05 September 2015

Land has been described as a 'bombsite' since work to build homes on it which were approved three years ago, is yet to start.

Developers shortlisted for riverside site

Developers shortlisted for riverside site

03 September 2015

Three developers will compete for the right to transform the a riverside site into a flagship regeneration project with up to 1,400 homes.

The search is on for small units

The search is on for small units

03 September 2015

Construction bosses say there are not enough offices and warehouses for businesses to work in Kent – and it is not getting better any time soon.

Council planners back controversial plans

Council planners back controversial plans

02 September 2015

Council planners have backed controversial plans to develop a former Ministry of Defence site.

“We’ve spent £40m already – we’ll spend another couple hundred soon"

“We’ve spent £40m already – we’ll spend another couple hundred soon"

02 September 2015

In an exclusive interview, Paramount resort's chairman says his team is ready to splash the cash once it submits a planning application this autumn.

Sowing the seeds for a garden city

Sowing the seeds for a garden city

02 September 2015

The man leading the development of a new garden city in Kent said its £200m budget will kick start house building.

Cinema deal holds up town regeneration

Cinema deal holds up town regeneration

02 September 2015

Six months after plans for a major revamp of Sittingbourne were approved work has yet to start. Could that be about to change?

Beauty spots get development protection

Beauty spots get development protection

31 August 2015

Councillors have secured extra protection against development for some picturesque areas but are still arguing with planners over other sites.

Fears over controversial convenience store

Fears over controversial convenience store

31 August 2015

Traffic concerns is one of the reasons plans for a new convenience store is being objected to by residents as a planning application is submitted.

Campaign thwarts plans for hundreds of new homes

Campaign thwarts plans for hundreds of new homes

30 August 2015

A big local campaign has thwarted plans for 300 homes at Rainham due to fears that schools, roads and GP surgeries would not cope.

First £1 million flat sold in Canterbury sets city property record

First £1 million flat sold in Canterbury sets city property record

30 August 2015

Sky high prices for new luxury apartments in the city centre are being driven by demand from overseas buyers, says developer Mark Quinn

Could homes plans scupper the 'absolute whopper'?

Could homes plans scupper the 'absolute whopper'?

28 August 2015

The future of a huge raspberry dubbed an "absolute whopper" by a Tesco expert is in doubt - because of a major homes scheme.

'Landlords – don't buy up all our homes'

'Landlords – don't buy up all our homes'

26 August 2015

The man leading the construction of a new garden city in Kent has said he will fight large-scale landlords wanting to buy up all the new houses.

Council pitches in to help rugby club

Council pitches in to help rugby club

25 August 2015

A rugby club has started celebrations before next month's World Cup after revealing they are in line to receive a council windfall for a new ground.

300 homes plan set for rejection

300 homes plan set for rejection

24 August 2015

A plan to build up to 300 homes off a country lane in Rainham is likely to be scrapped amid a barrage of protest.

Exclusive £4m plans for model railway museum

Exclusive £4m plans for model railway museum

23 August 2015

This artist's impression exclusively revealed how a museum dedicated to model railways could look.

Controversial scheme approved

Controversial scheme approved

18 August 2015

Planning committee members have voted through divisive plans for an eyesore site owned by the council.

Construction group's rosy bottom line

Construction group's rosy bottom line

17 August 2015

A house building company achieved a record number of sales during the first six months of this year.

Work starts on 24-hour gym

Work starts on 24-hour gym

16 August 2015

Construction of a 24-hour gym started this week to complete the last phase of development to replace a former town centre Waitrose store

Are you a winner in property's snakes and ladders game?

Are you a winner in property's snakes and ladders game?

14 August 2015

House prices have shot up in Kent in the last decade... but some homes are now worth LESS than in 2005. Which do you own?

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