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New inheritance tax could drive up house prices

New inheritance tax could drive up house prices

09 July 2015

A firm says a rush to downsize to properties under the new inheritance tax threshold outlined in the budget could squeeze the availability of homes.

Controlled explosion brings down turbine hall

Controlled explosion brings down turbine hall

09 July 2015

A controlled explosion has destroyed one of the main buildings at a landmark power station.

Energy plant public inquiry due to start

Energy plant public inquiry due to start

08 July 2015

The government is to decide whether a controversial £100m renewable energy plant can be built.

Planning inquiry is underway

Planning inquiry is underway

08 July 2015

A planning inspector is hearing evidence from those for and against 220 homes being built on part of a school's playing field.

Wait is over: Burlington House comes under ownership

Wait is over: Burlington House comes under ownership

07 July 2015

Dover District Council has acquired the town's biggest eyesore - Burlington House - with work starting to prepare it for demolition.

Shareholder boost as housing booms

Shareholder boost as housing booms

06 July 2015

A house builder has upped its dividend after selling a record number of new homes in the first half of this year.

Battle of Britain Memorial scoops top award

Battle of Britain Memorial scoops top award

06 July 2015

The Battle of Britain Memorial in Capel-le-Ferne is the best innovative construction in the South East after winning an award from building control.

Plans for massive solar park thrown out

Plans for massive solar park thrown out

05 July 2015

A 37-acre solar park proposed for a small village has been rejected by a planning inspector.

School's £11m expansion plans

School's £11m expansion plans

28 June 2015

A grammar school could be dramatically transformed as part of ambitious £11m expansion plans.

Junction 8 development is back on the agenda

Junction 8 development is back on the agenda

25 June 2015

Maidstone council has adopted a new economic strategy that includes encouraging employment uses at Junction 8 of the M20.

Manston owners donated to MP

Manston owners donated to MP

25 June 2015

A Kent MP was given £6,000 before the election by the owners of the former Manston airport, which they hope to turn into housing and commercial space.

Furious row over Junction 8

Furious row over Junction 8

23 June 2015

The council has landed in hot water for proposing development at Junction 8, just weeks after spending a fortune opposing it.

Burlington House demolished 'floor by floor'

Burlington House demolished 'floor by floor'

22 June 2015

It's Dover's biggest eyesore and it is set to come down this winter and will be dismantled floor by floor to minimise the impact on the community.

Travelodge plans altered

Travelodge plans altered

22 June 2015

A telecommunications mast has been removed from the design of the proposed 108-bed Travelodge hotel in plans resent to councillors for approval.

'Let us have Dungeness C'

'Let us have Dungeness C'

19 June 2015

Councillors overwhelmingly support proposals to lobby government to build a new nuclear power station in Kent.

Ebbsfleet homes decision delayed

 Ebbsfleet homes decision delayed

18 June 2015

A plan for 500 homes has been delayed by councillors after concerns regarding a "shopping list" of problems.

Film studio to land at Manston

Film studio to land at Manston

17 June 2015

The owners of the former airport have unveiled plans to build a film studio, thousands of homes and swimming facilities at the renamed site.

Huge development proposed AGAIN for countryside spot

Huge development proposed AGAIN for countryside spot

16 June 2015

310 houses, a large hotel and a care home are part of new plans for a slice of land in the heart of Faversham's countryside.

Homes plan unlikely on hazardous waste dump

Homes plan unlikely on hazardous waste dump

14 June 2015

Ambitious plans to build luxury homes on land used as an illegal waste dump for two decades are unlikely to be given the go-ahead.

Town council oppose application to build bungalows

Town council oppose application to build bungalows

14 June 2015

Deal Town Council has opposed a planning application for 10 chalet bungalows in Dola Avenue, to the delight of nearby residents.

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