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Saint Hill redevelopment plans shot down by local Town Council

Plans to redevelop part of the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters in Sussex were shot down by local Councillors last night, who voted to reject their application due to concerns around its potential impact on the local area.

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Mid-Sussex District Council agrees to redact residents’ information over Scientology safety concerns

Sussex residents unhappy about plans for a major redevelopment of Scientology’s UK headquarters will have their names and addresses redacted from the public record after concerns were raised about potential harassment by the controversial organisation.

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Scientology seeks support from local groups for major redevelopment at UK HQ

The Church of Scientology have sought support from a number of local sports groups that neighbour their UK headquarters near East Grinstead, Sussex after submitting plans for a major redevelopment of its Saint Hill compound.

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Scientology press on with controversial Sussex event plans, submits planning application

The Church of Scientology are nearing the completion of a major construction project at their UK headquarters near East Grinstead, Sussex despite lacking the relevant planning permission.

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Mid-Sussex District Council launch investigation into Scientology HQ construction work

Mid-Sussex District Council have launched an investigation into a major construction project that is currently underway at the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters.

IAS Event UK

Work continues over bank holiday weekend at Saint Hill unauthorised construction site

Construction work continued at Scientology’s UK headquarters over the bank holiday weekend despite concerns from local residents and the Church lacking the relevant planning permission.

IAS Event UK

Construction work begins at Scientology UK HQ despite local Council objections

Construction work has begun at the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters ahead of their annual International Association of Scientologists (IAS) event, despite lacking the relevant planning permission.

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Council refuses Scientology IAS Lawful Development Ceritficate application

Mid-Sussex District Council has formally rejected an application by the Church of Scientology for a Lawful Development Certificate for a 45,000 sq ft event space built on their grounds for the annual International Association of Scientologists (IAS) event.

News UK

Saint Hill is struggling to get people up the Bridge

The Church of Scientology’s largest UK base appears to be struggling in their bid to ‘Clear the planet’, recent promotional material suggests. According to a flier sent to parishioners over the weekend, Saint Hill boasts of just “four OT II completions” [continue reading…]

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Ex-Scientologists win landmark case as Council rules against Scientology protest ban

A group of ex-Scientologists and local residents are celebrating a major victory for free speech after Mid Sussex District Council unanimously rejected a controversial bid by the Church of Scientology to ban protests outside its UK headquarters.