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50 Houses In Hockley?

The Development Committee of the  District Council meets tomorrow night – and one of the items on the agenda is an outline applciation for up to 50 new homes at Pond Chase Nursery, Folly Lane, Hockley.

The scheme fits in with the council’s core strategy policy of having 50 new homes in West Hockley. Officers are receommending it for approval.

Find out more here.

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November 21st, 2012 | Category: Future Housing, Hockley, Planning Applications | Comments (1)

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