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Heritage Quarter verdict still awaited

Heritage Quarter verdict still awaited

03 November 2014

A High Court judge has delayed his decision on controversial plans for the redevelopment of Gravesend town centre.

Minister approves 500-home development

Minister approves 500-home development

02 November 2014

The Communities Secretary has given the go-ahead to plans for more than 550 homes and 750,000 sq ft of business and community space after an appeal.

Architect unveils 'five-star' student digs plans

Architect unveils 'five-star' student digs plans

02 November 2014

Award-winning Guy Hollaway says his innovative apartments could lure students from traditional landlord housing in Canterbury city centre.

Property tycoons to launch high-flyers club

Property tycoons to launch high-flyers club

31 October 2014

A buy-to-let landlord who is selling his 1,000-home empire has revealed plans to launch an exclusive business club for wealthy individuals and firms.

Green future for Kent coalfield

Green future for Kent coalfield

30 October 2014

A £40 million project has begun to turn a former Kent coal mine into an education and green energy park.

Discovery Park plans given go-ahead

Discovery Park plans given go-ahead

30 October 2014

District planners have given the all clear for a business park to implement its masterplan to develop the site and create better transport links.

Heritage Quarter critics get their day in court

Heritage Quarter critics get their day in court

30 October 2014

The future of a major town centre 'Heritage Quarter' redevelopment will be decided by judicial review starting today at the High Court.

How to grow a garden city from scratch

How to grow a garden city from scratch

30 October 2014

With a Kent garden city on the Government's agenda, two men shortlisted for a prestigious economics prize reveal how they would build a new town.

Appeal to new owners: Leave the runway alone

Appeal to new owners: Leave the runway alone

29 October 2014

A senior councillor has called on Manston airport's new owners to avoid developing on its runway for three to four years in case it becomes viable.

Giant solar park given green light

Giant solar park given green light

28 October 2014

Plans for over 40,000 solar panels at a new solar park - being built on green belt land - have been given the go-ahead.

Councillors agree to consider Junction 8 for development

Councillors agree to consider Junction 8 for development

27 October 2014

Under pressure from planning officers, councillors have accepted the principle of industrial development at Junction 8 if mitigation can be agreed.

Your ticket to ride

Your ticket to ride

27 October 2014

Half price rail fares could be used to entice commuters to move to a new garden city in Kent, according to the man set to get construction happening.

Opposition to farmland homes

Opposition to farmland homes

26 October 2014

Two public exhibitions will try to steer away concerns about proposals to build 270 homes on a farm.

First show home unveiled in garden city

First show home unveiled in garden city

24 October 2014

See inside the first show home of a new garden city in Kent, which was launched after a minister's visit.

Jobs hope as Sainsbury’s finally gets go-ahead

Jobs hope as Sainsbury’s finally gets go-ahead

24 October 2014

The supermarket chain has been given the all-clear to build a 100,000 sq ft store on the edge of a town centre, with work set to begin next year.

Council rejects sports hub plans

Council rejects sports hub plans

22 October 2014

Councillors have voted to reject Mark Quinn's plans for a new sports hub and 570 homes in Herne Bay. But they voted to approve a new Sainsbury's store

The road to Hollywood... in Kent

The road to Hollywood... in Kent

22 October 2014

Emerging plans for a Paramount-themed resort - including ideas for transport and British film-based attractions - will go on show at new exhibitions.

New construction firm builds success

New construction firm builds success

22 October 2014

A house builder has been crowned the top firm in MegaGrowth 50, the list of the fastest-growing private companies in Kent, published by the KM Group.

‘Don’t miss this golden opportunity’

‘Don’t miss this golden opportunity’

21 October 2014

Plans to build nearly 600 homes and sports facilities on a former golf club hang in the balance as councillors meet to discuss the plans tonight.

Go-ahead for nearly 250 homes

Go-ahead for nearly 250 homes

21 October 2014

Controversial plans for 249 town-centre homes have been approved despite concerns about traffic implications and the quality of the scheme.

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