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Article: New moves for flats plan at Laughton home.
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- Scarborough Evening News (Scarborough, England)
- Article date:
- November 23, 2007
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SCARBOROUGH builder Ken Ferrie has made new moves to carry out a controversial flats scheme involving a former home of the famous Laughton family.
The project involves the demolition of an East Park Road, Scalby, property which was once owned by Frank Laughton, a brother of Holllywood star Charles Laughton.
Mr Ferrie's company, KFB, applied to Scarborough Council for permission to knock down the house at 18 East Park Road and build 14 flats, a move which sparked widespread opposition from local residents.
The application was turned down by councillors even though council planning officials had recommended the scheme for approval.
Mr ...