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BATH: Demolished flats consultation

Slug: Residents asked what should replace flats after fire safety concerns v.1

By: Stephen Sumner

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Last reviewed by email: [email protected]

Tue, Mar 30, 2021 10:43 (09:43 GMT)

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Walnut Buildings in Radstock. Google Maps. Permission for use by all partners.

Residents are being asked what housing should replace apartment blocks in Radstock that are set to be torn down amid fire safety concerns.

Housing association Curo says it wants the community to help shape plans for a future development on the site of the four Walnut Buildings.

All 113 tenants were moved out of the properties after a survey showed that cladding on the 32 flats contained potentially flammable polystyrene.

Curo said the scope of the work needed was "far beyond the value or effectiveness of the properties" and submitted plans to demolish them.

The buildings are set to be taken down one by one from mid April. The work is expected to take four weeks.

Heating systems, bathrooms and kitchens have already been removed and gas, electricity and water supplies have been disconnected.

Curo chief executive Victor da Cunha said: "We really want to hear from local people about the future of this site and understand what's important to them to help inform our early thinking.

"We know that news about the redevelopment of Walnut Buildings has been well received by the community and we're looking forward to working alongside local residents to explore what's possible.

"This is an exciting opportunity to create some good quality, modern homes which meet local needs and integrate well within the existing neighbourhood and it's important to hear from the community during our planning phase."

Residents are being asked if they would prefer houses or flats on the site and how they prioritise issues like parking, improving the appearance of the area and energy efficiency.

The survey can be found by clicking HERE : the Survey Monkey site