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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.

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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.

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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.

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Scientology shocks Council with last minute U-Turn in bid for UK protest ban

Just days before Mid-Sussex District Council were set to vote on a proposed ban on protesting outside Scientology’s UK headquarters, the Church have withdrawn their application in a dramatic U-turn after an almost year-long process which cost the taxpayer ÂŁ84,000.

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Documents: Scientology’s failed bid for UK protest ban

Scientology’s attempt to ban protesting outside their UK headquarters is due to be rejected by Mid Sussex District Council on Monday. Here are the documents that evidence how the decision came about.

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Joy Villa: Why I left Scientology after reaching rock bottom at Saint Hill

Hollywood actress and singer Joy Villa recently became the first celebrity Scientologist to publicly speak out after leaving the controversial Church, after reaching a low point at Scientology’s UK headquarters in Sussex. Now, Joy tells us her story.

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Scientology’s upcoming Manchester Ideal Org hits snag with asbestos problem

Renovation works at the Church of Scientology’s forthcoming Manchester Ideal Org have run into problems after the building was found to be riddled with asbestos, planning documents reveal.

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Scientology protestors reach agreement with Council, avoiding PSPO ban

Protestors in the United Kingdom have reached an agreement with Mid-Sussex District Council which avoids the implementation of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), after Scientology filed for a ban on demonstrations outside its Sussex headquarters.