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‘Traffic chaos’ fears as workshops could be flattened for 44 new homes

‘Traffic chaos’ fears as workshops could be flattened for 44 new homes

Plans to build 44 homes on an abandoned concrete-crushing site will spark "traffic chaos" in the area, opponents say.

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Helicopter lands at race circuit as royal visits Kent

Helicopter lands at race circuit as royal visits Kent

A distinctive claret helicopter landed at a race circuit as a member of the royal family visited two sites in Kent.

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Bargain three-bed townhouse up for auction - but there’s a catch

Bargain three-bed townhouse up for auction - but there’s a catch

A mould-covered townhouse in disrepair has been listed for auction.

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Work begins to rebuild homes devastated by shocking gas explosion

Work begins to rebuild homes devastated by shocking gas explosion

Construction is finally underway to rebuild a row of houses destroyed in a harrowing gas explosion.

Grieving dad to transform town centre eyesore into 27 flats in memory of son

Grieving dad to transform town centre eyesore into 27 flats in memory of son

A grieving dad is transforming a prime town centre building into 27 apartments and renaming it in memory of his son.

‘This is definitely what should be done’: Builders’ yard sale paves way for £4.6m flats

‘This is definitely what should be done’: Builders’ yard sale paves way for £4.6m flats

Plans to convert a builders’ yard into a block of flats to provide more social housing have moved forward.

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New-build bungalows to be carved out of former scout hut site

New-build bungalows to be carved out of former scout hut site

Three new bungalows are being built on a “back land” site for pensioners as part of a drive to deliver more social housing.

High Court date confirmed for garden village hearing

High Court date confirmed for garden village hearing

A tiny hamlet will challenge the government and a borough council in the High Court over plans for a 2,000-home garden village.

Soldier found dead in river tried in vain to climb out using ropes

Soldier found dead in river tried in vain to climb out using ropes

A soldier found dead in a river after a night out was trying to get out of the water using ropes, an inquest has heard.

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Is this one of Kent’s oldest homes?

Is this one of Kent’s oldest homes?

A Grade II-listed house that was once part of a 13th century hospital has gone on the market.

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Developer buys nine-acre plot of land to build 100 homes

Developer buys nine-acre plot of land to build 100 homes

A housebuilder has revealed it has bought a nine-acre plot to extend an existing development.

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Social housing plans could come to fruition as council eyes up land for £500k

Social housing plans could come to fruition as council eyes up land for £500k

A council is looking to spend more than £500,000 on an old builders’ yard and take over a project to build a three-storey block of flats.

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Historic barns bought by mystery buyer to go under hammer at auction

Historic barns bought by mystery buyer to go under hammer at auction

A set of historic barns sold to a mystery buyer almost a decade ago are to go under the hammer.

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Mystery behind mass sale of grass plots revealed

Mystery behind mass sale of grass plots revealed

An expert has explained why the mystery Mr P has snapped up random plots of land.

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Gypsy family bid for ‘unsafe’ homes next to railway station plot thrown out

Gypsy family bid for ‘unsafe’ homes next to railway station plot thrown out

Plans to turn a plot of land into a home for a Gypsy family of 14 have been refused by a council, and labeled “intrusive” and “incongruous”.

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The eyesores in Kent set for a rebirth

The eyesores in Kent set for a rebirth

From abandoned department stores to old shopping centres, we’ve had a look at some of the big plans for Kent’s ugliest sites.

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Fire-hit church closed for 20 years set for ‘phoenix-like rebirth’ as new flats

Fire-hit church closed for 20 years set for ‘phoenix-like rebirth’ as new flats

A fire-hit church that closed more than 20 years ago is set for a "phoenix-like rebirth" as new flats, developers say.

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Historic pub to go under hammer

Historic pub to go under hammer

A former pub with hundreds of years of history is going up for sale, with potential buyers told it would make a ‘fine home’.

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‘Unfinished masterpiece’ on market for £1.5m

‘Unfinished masterpiece’ on market for £1.5m

A new owner is being sought to complete the construction of a ‘magnificent’ modern mansion with a gym, cinema and pool.

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Flats plan for old Barclays

Flats plan for old Barclays

A former Barclays could be converted to provide two commercial units and four flats.

Town centre HMO business on market for £5.25million

Town centre HMO business on market for £5.25million

An HMO business which includes seven properties and 55 bedrooms has gone on the market as its owners retire.

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Huge price cut for Kent one-bed that was valued at £1m

Huge price cut for Kent one-bed that was valued at £1m

The eye-watering asking price for a one-bedroom property put on the market for £1 million has now been slashed by 35%.

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Dismay as bid for ‘catastrophic’ housing estate approved on appeal

Dismay as bid for ‘catastrophic’ housing estate approved on appeal

Plans for more than 100 new homes have been given the green light despite fears they will accelerate a village’s transformation into a town.

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Aerial photo shows building continues at estate that's been 30 years in the making

Aerial photo shows building continues at estate that's been 30 years in the making

A “village estate” on a disused airfield is still expanding with 542 new homes in the pipeline 30 years after its foundation.

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Flats plan changed after 'slum' comment as demolition continues

Flats plan changed after 'slum' comment as demolition continues

Plans for housing on the site of a former Royal Mail building that’s being demolished have been altered after concerns were raised by councillors.

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MP unveils new social homes converted from garages

MP unveils new social homes converted from garages

New social homes converted from three derelict garage sites have been unveiled by a town’s MP as part of a wider regeneration scheme.

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Bathstore demolished to make way for flats

Bathstore demolished to make way for flats

A former shop has been reduced to a pile of rubble after it was demolished to make way for a block of flats.

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'Island life is idyllic - it's like being on holiday all year'

'Island life is idyllic - it's like being on holiday all year'

We look back at how a once contaminated wasteland slowly transformed into a thriving island community where no resident wants to leave.

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New pub boss welcomes bid for 40-home estate on doorstep

New pub boss welcomes bid for 40-home estate on doorstep

The man leading the relaunch of a 17th century pub in Kent has welcomed plans for a residential development on neighbouring land.

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100 possible ‘grey belt’ plots identified in Kent for housing

100 possible ‘grey belt’ plots identified in Kent for housing

There may be 100 likely sites of ‘grey belt’ land in Kent that could be suitable for housing development, suggests a report, but where are they?

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‘Blame developers not Nimbys for housing shortage’

‘Blame developers not Nimbys for housing shortage’

Labour will not solve the housing crisis just by setting new house-building targets, a councillor has warned.

‘Stunning’ 200-year-old building to be converted into social homes

‘Stunning’ 200-year-old building to be converted into social homes

The new owners of a historic customs house building which will become 27 homes have revealed their plans to convert it into social housing.

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‘Neighbour’s extension is so big it blocks the sun’

‘Neighbour’s extension is so big it blocks the sun’

Neighbours are engaged in a year-long dispute to reduce the height of a bungalow extension described as looking like “a prison wall”.

Traffic lights installed at key junction

Traffic lights installed at key junction

Work to install another set of traffic lights on a busy link road has been completed.

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Exclusive town hotel on market for more than £3m

Exclusive town hotel on market for more than £3m

A top hotel is up for sale for £3.4 million as its owner plans to live a slower pace of life tending to olive trees up an Italian mountain.

Town told to increase house building by 10%

Town told to increase house building by 10%

Labour’s plan to increase housing targets by 10% in one borough has been described as a ‘slap in the face’ by its MP.

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‘They don't need to build a wetland here - it already floods!’

‘They don't need to build a wetland here - it already floods!’

Fearful residents say ongoing flooding in their neighbourhood could worsen if proposals for a new wetland are given the nod.

Demolition phase complete for multi-million pound regeneration project

Demolition phase complete for multi-million pound regeneration project

The building of 119 homes and four commercial units will get under way after the demolition phase of the multi-million pound project was completed.

Empty town centre offices could be converted into housing

Empty town centre offices could be converted into housing

Five units in a purpose-built office block, that have been vacant for two years, could be converted to make 15 homes.

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