London, Planning Notice

CLARION HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED INITIAL DEMOLITION NOTICE

Under Schedule 5A of the Housing Act 1985 as inserted by clause 182 of the Housing Act 2004 and amended by the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008

This Notice is given by Clarion Housing Association Limited of Level 6, 6 More London Place, Tooley Street, London SE1 2DA (Clarion)

Clarion is required by Schedule 5A of the Housing Act 1985 to publish the following information:

Intention to demolish

Clarion intends to demolish the following properties, including flats and where applicable garages, sheds and commercial premises ("the Relevant Premises"):-

Mumbers 1 - 31 Forgefield Court, High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 4AZ Numbers 1 - 31 Riverside Court, High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 4AY Numbers 1-18 Woodchurch Court, Blacksmiths Lane, St Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 4EW Garages 1-11 Riverside Court, High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 4AY Garages 1 - 20 Forgefield Court, High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 4AZ

Reason for Demolition

Analysis of Forgefield Court, Riverside Court and Woodchurch Court confirms the buildings are near the end of their useful life. The complexity and frequency of repairs to these buildings is well above average for the area. The high proportion of one bedroom apartments presents significant issues, making it difficult to accommodate families living on the estate. Refurbishment of the buildings has been explored and confirms significant challenges to bring the homes up to a modern standard without impacting negatively on the quality of life for residents. At the same time, residents have consistently reported concerns about leaks, properties that are difficult to keep warm and security on the estate was felt to be inadequate. The quality of the public realm, green space and play facilities fall well below what residents might expect. For these reasons the replacement of these buildings with new, higher quality homes, better public realm and a mix of accommodation better suited to the needs of local families is planned.

Demolition Period

Clarion intends to demolish the Relevant Premises by 4th June 2031, being no more than seven years after the date of service of this Notice and being a reasonable period within which to carry out the proposed demolition.

Date by which the Initial Demolition Notice shall no longer have effect

Clarion will be serving an Initial Demolition Notice upon the tenants of the Relevant Premises. This Notice will cease to be in force on 4th June 2031, unless previously revoked under the provisions of paragraph 3 of Schedule 5A of the Housing Act 1985. Effect of the Initial Demolition Notice

Whilst this Notice is in force Clarion will not be under an obligation to make such a grant as is mentioned in section 138(1) of the Housing Act 1985 in respect of any claim to exercise the Right to Buy in respect of any of the Relevant Premises.

However, Right to Buy claims submitted to Clarion for any of the Relevant Premises whilst this Notice is in force will still be processed by Clarion, so that, if the demolition plans cannot be implemented, the application can be completed. This Notice does not prevent a tenant of any of the Relevant Premises submitting a Right to Buy claim.

Should Clarion subsequently serve a Final Demolition Notice in respect of the Relevant Premises, the Right to Buy will not arise in respect of the Relevant Premises while that Notice is in force and any existing claim will cease to be effective.

Right to Compensation

There may be a right to compensation under section 138C of the Housing Act 1985 in respect of certain expenditure incurred in relation to any existing Right to Buy claim. Any claim for compensation should be served on Clarion within the period of three months beginning with the date when the Notice comes into force ("the Operative Date").

The Operative Date of this Notice is 5th June 2024, being the date on which the Initial Demolition Notice was served on the tenants of the Relevant Premises. Dated: 5th June 2024 Signed:

Paul Quinn - Director of Regeneration

Clarion Housing Association Limited