CONTROVERSIAL plans to build new homes in the shadow of one of East Grinstead's landmark buildings have been narrowly defeated.Developer Fairview Homes wants to build 74 new homes on land south of the Old Convent, off Moat Road in East Grinstead.The Old Convent is one of only three Grade I listed buildings in the town.It used to be a convent but has since been deconsecrated and converted into flats.Now, after almost 90 minutes debating the application at the December 4 district planning...
