Over 300 objections filed against plan to turn former UK hotel into 42 studios

Residents in Maidstone, Kent, have voiced strong opposition to plans to convert a former hotel and wedding venue into a 42-unit co-living development, saying they fear the proposal could put additional pressure on parking, local infrastructure and the character of the neighbourhood.More than 300 objections were submitted before the consultation deadline on September 22, with a planning decision expected at a later date.The former Grange Moor Hotel is proposed to be converted into 42 studio apartments, which could accommodate an estimated 65 people.Residents living on surrounding roads have described themselves as “devastated” by the plans, with some saying they would not have purchased their homes had they known about the proposed development, according to SWNS.‘This was our dream home’Kate Broom, 51, bought her house in May and said she would have reconsidered the purchase had she known about the proposal.“We are absolutely devastated.