400-year-old will could throw Birchington development into question

The will of a 17th century nobleman could derail the development of a large estate in Thanet.

Plans for 1,600 homes in Birchington that had previously been approved by Thanet District Council, have now been put on pause, as campaigners say the land may still be bound by a centuries-old charitable trust.

Chloe Brewster reports.