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Fury as developer wants to backtrack on housing

Fury as developer wants to backtrack on housing

25 September 2014

The firm behind the building of the town's Morrisons' store has applied to change the conditions on which it was given planning permission.

Meeting called over greenfield housing scheme

Meeting called over greenfield housing scheme

24 September 2014

A controversial greenfield site, dropped from Maidstone's Local Plan proposals, has re-emerged to residents' indignation.

Housing decision on hold

Housing decision on hold

24 September 2014

A verdict on a controversial 14-home development earmarked for Newington has been delayed for a site visit by Swale's planning committee.

Farewell to the nurses' home

Farewell to the nurses' home

23 September 2014

Work has begun to tear down one of Maidstone's distinctive buildings from the 1920s.

Sir Hugh speaks out against Local Plan

Sir Hugh speaks out against Local Plan

17 September 2014

MP for Mid Kent and Faversham speaks out against development plans which rural parts of Kent "can't cope with".

Council unveils first solar panels

Council unveils first solar panels

16 September 2014

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has unveiled its first solar panels installed on the roof of a sports centre.

Go-ahead for power plant with 200ft chimney

Go-ahead for power plant with 200ft chimney

16 September 2014

Plans to build a power plant with a 213ft chimney have been given the go ahead, despite fears it could affect Paramount Park.

Fiveways construction begins next week

Fiveways construction begins next week

10 September 2014

It has been announced that construction work regenerating the Fiveways piazza will begin next week.

'Grot spot' empty cinema nears end of demolition

'Grot spot' empty cinema nears end of demolition

10 September 2014

Demolition work being carried out on a former cinema that has been an eyesore for Kent residents for years is nearing an end.

No appeal yet over Newnham Court plan

No appeal yet over Newnham Court plan

09 September 2014

Land Securities is still 'considering its options' over Maidstone council's refusal for planning permission at Newnham Court.

Ground control to ground coffee

Ground control to ground coffee

07 September 2014

An iconic former airfield control tower in Kent is one step closer to be transformed into a new coffee shop.

Heritage Quarter legal review due next month

Heritage Quarter legal review due next month

07 September 2014

Dates for hearing a legal challenge of the Heritage Quarter planning permission have been fixed.

Green light for 5,000 homes

Green light for 5,000 homes

05 September 2014

Plans to build a controversial housing development at a former Army camp have been unanimously approved.

Business park plans submitted

Business park plans submitted

05 September 2014

Proposals to turn farmland into warehouses, offices and shops - including relocating a prominent town centre store - have been sent to councillors.

Richborough Connection feedback

Richborough Connection feedback

02 September 2014

National Grid has thanked residents for their feedback on the Richborough Connection project and will now decide which pylons to use.

Building for the future

Building for the future

01 September 2014

A builders merchants in Kent has been bought up by a DIY group aiming to expand its coverage in the county.

New garden city plans unveiled

New garden city plans unveiled

28 August 2014

Detailed proposals for a new garden city in Kent - which would house 48,000 people - have been submitted to judges of a £250,000 economics prize.

‘Schools may not get them ready... we will’

‘Schools may not get them ready... we will’

28 August 2014

The principal of Kent's first University Technology College says it will solve a UK skills shortage by halting 'pampering' of young people by schools.

Multi-million pound boost to spark house building

Multi-million pound boost to spark house building

26 August 2014

A house builder has landed a big-money investment which will speed up developments across Kent and beyond.

New homes could replace hotel with link to Kray twins

New homes could replace hotel with link to Kray twins

26 August 2014

Developers want to demolish an historic hotel and replace it with 14 family homes.

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