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Historic Swanmore Cottage Faces Demolition Delay Amid 1,100 Objections

5/30/2025

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The fate of a historic cottage in Swanmore, Hampshire, hangs in the balance as its demolition has been delayed until at least July. While the owner envisions two new homes in its place, passionate campaigners argue the cottage's 16th-century roots should be preserved. With nearly 1,100 objections filed, the community's voice grows louder against the proposed changes.

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The fate of a historic cottage in Swanmore, Hampshire, hangs in the balance as its demolition has been delayed until at least July. While the owner envisions two new homes in its place, passionate campaigners argue the cottage's 16th-century roots should be preserved. With nearly 1,100 objections filed, the community's voice grows louder against the proposed changes.