Plans have been approved to replace several “dilapidated” college buildings and convert a mansion house known as “the home of netball” into almost 100 new homes. The proposals will see two derelict blocks on the grounds of North Kent College, in Dartford converted into a mix of 93 houses and apartments. The scheme, put forward by property developers Bellway Homes, will involve the renovation of the historic Kingsfield House which is not listed and is therefore in danger of demolition. There is an urgent need for investment in the maintenance and conservation of the building in order to ensure …
