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Folkestone Harbour Redevelopment Plan Blocked by Council

1/23/2025

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Folkestone Harbour's ambitious redevelopment, spearheaded by Sir Roger De Haan, has been thwarted by the Folkestone and Hythe District Council. The plan promised hundreds of new waterfront homes and leisure amenities, but local residents voiced worries over costs and visual appeal, ultimately swaying the council's decision to reject the contentious project.

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Folkestone Harbour's ambitious redevelopment, spearheaded by Sir Roger De Haan, has been thwarted by the Folkestone and Hythe District Council. The plan promised hundreds of new waterfront homes and leisure amenities, but local residents voiced worries over costs and visual appeal, ultimately swaying the council's decision to reject the contentious project.