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Maidstone Borough Council is inviting landowners, developers, agents and residents to put forward land for its new Local Plan, with submissions open until 23 August. It's the borough's own version of a process that has already proved contentious in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge & Malling, and putting a site forward is no guarantee it will ever be built on.

106 new affordable homes at Woodland Place are now being handed over, offering energy-efficient living with modern features and strong community support, helping meet growing housing demand across Kent.

A full planning submission for new housing near Headcorn is prompting resident concerns over access, services and village capacity.

A £50m refinancing deal secured by West Kent Housing Association could influence future housing investment in the area, as affordability pressures remain high across local communities.