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Much-loved activity centre could be demolished for new flats

Much-loved activity centre could be demolished for new flats

21 December 2024

A proposal to tear down a former sports and activity hub to pave way for new homes has been submitted.

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Under fire MP tells podcast he’d make controversial housing decision again

Under fire MP tells podcast he’d make controversial housing decision again

20 December 2024

In this week’s Kent Politics Podcast, new MP Kevin McKenna explains why he intervened in controversial plans to build 8,000 homes.

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£60m regeneration project taking shape

£60m regeneration project taking shape

19 December 2024

Phase one of a huge development project is ready to see the start of construction of the first affordable homes.

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Retirement homes project creates jobs for construction trainees

Retirement homes project creates jobs for construction trainees

17 December 2024

A 140-home retirement community is a step closer to fruition after the appointment of a main contractor.

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The district in Kent building three times more affordable housing than anywhere else

The district in Kent building three times more affordable housing than anywhere else

17 December 2024

One local authority is way ahead of all the other Kent districts when it comes to providing affordable homes.

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The new £2.2m home being built in one of Kent's priciest streets

The new £2.2m home being built in one of Kent's priciest streets

15 December 2024

A “magnificent” new home valued at more than £2 million is being built on a plot previously occupied by a house destroyed in a devastating fire.

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Look inside unique Kent beach house being sold by Ed Sheeran’s neighbours

Look inside unique Kent beach house being sold by Ed Sheeran’s neighbours

11 December 2024

Take a look inside this unique Kent house on an “apocalyptic” beach estate where Ed Sheeran owns a home.

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Crunch decision on next phase of huge development at former barracks

Crunch decision on next phase of huge development at former barracks

10 December 2024

The latest phase of a controversial development on the home of a former Army barracks looks set to be given the go-ahead.

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1,200 objections to plans for 140 new homes

1,200 objections to plans for 140 new homes

10 December 2024

Almost 1,200 objections have been lodged against plans for 140 homes amid fears the scheme will “overdevelop” a village.

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Council finally makes move into town's tallest building

Council finally makes move into town's tallest building

09 December 2024

A council has now completed its move into a town’s tallest building - although plans to turn its former site into social housing remain up in the air.

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Plans for 86-home estate axed as former Saga site goes up for sale

Plans for 86-home estate axed as former Saga site goes up for sale

08 December 2024

Plans to create 86 new homes at an abandoned office complex have been scrapped – as the site hits the market for £4 million.

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Completion date for 70-bed care home delayed until 2027

Completion date for 70-bed care home delayed until 2027

03 December 2024

A care home, which was approved in 2020, won’t be built now until 2027 after delays.

Work begins on 42-home development near hospital

Work begins on 42-home development near hospital

03 December 2024

Building has started for new housing which was approved despite concerns it would lead to traffic problems near a hospital.

‘It’s a pipe dream to imagine people can live without a car here’

‘It’s a pipe dream to imagine people can live without a car here’

02 December 2024

An application for 56 flats opposite a railway station with minimal parking provision has split opinion with some saying “new housing is needed”.

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‘There is no safe greenspace anymore’

‘There is no safe greenspace anymore’

01 December 2024

Plans for nearly 800 homes, a school and traveller pitches have prompted concerns about the loss of greenspace, flooding and traffic.

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24-hour accommodation to help change lives

24-hour accommodation to help change lives

29 November 2024

A new space will provide shelter for 30 young people while teaching them life skills from budgeting to cooking.

Seafront pub hits market for £1.1m with flats development

Seafront pub hits market for £1.1m with flats development

27 November 2024

A prominent seafront pub’s future has been thrown into doubt after hitting the market for more than £1 million.

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Hundreds more homes for garden city

Hundreds more homes for garden city

26 November 2024

The third phase of development at a new garden city will include a riverside park, two community centres and an outdoor gym.

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How much house prices are rising or falling where you live - and why

How much house prices are rising or falling where you live - and why

18 November 2024

While the average price of a house in Kent is falling, two districts in particular have seen a dramatic increase, according to a new property report.

Council to move into town’s tallest building by end of year

Council to move into town’s tallest building by end of year

16 November 2024

A council is to move into a town’s tallest building by the end of the year - but meetings will continue to be held in its current HQ.

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