Big local housing association announces plans to demolish four Radstock blocks

The local housing association Curo has announced that it is planning to demolish four housing blocks in Radstock.

Last year, as part of a planned programme of major improvements at Walnut Buildings, Curo carried out a number of detailed surveys and inspections to understand the condition of each of the four blocks of flats, comprising 32 apartments.

The decision to demolish comes after recent in-depth surveys revealed that the type of construction makes it very difficult to bring the buildings up to an acceptable standard.

Curo have worked with Bath & North East Somerset Council and residents at Walnut Buildings over the past year to find them new homes in the local area. All residents have now moved to suitable accommodation, with the last few households moving out in September this year.

Curo will apply to B&NES for permission to demolish the four blocks. Subject to local authority approval and tendering of demolition services, it is anticipated that Walnut Buildings will be demolished by the end of March 2021.

Curo manages more than 13,000 homes in and around Bath.