Category: Case Studies (page 8)

An old derelict warehouse in the town centre of Dover has been transformed into stunning new apartments thanks to an initiative, which is helping create new homes by recycling long term empty properties. The old Victorian warehouse on Worthington Street,…

Background: A Grade II Listed building situated in a residential area, close to all amenities and facilities. The building is a part three storey, two and one storey detached premises with basement. The original building dates back to 1633 with…

No Use Empty provided a 3 year interest free loan of £175,000 contributing to Phase 2 of the project. The overall project costs are in the region of £1M and the transformation of a once wasted resource in a prominent…

This house had been empty for more than 10 years and was suffering from significant water damage from a leaking roof. The property was raising concerns within the community because of the deteriorating condition. The Council explored a number of…

Full planning permission and building control was granted to convert the building.  Apart from a few structural walls to take down, the conversion is within the current footprint, with no extensions, but does require sound/fire proofing, utilities reinstated and external…

Planning permission has been granted to transform a former bakery in the village of St Peters, Broadstairs – end of terrace two-storey building (circa 1850 with an extension added in the 1960’s) to 1 x 2 bedroom cottage (lounge/diner kitchen,…

The compulsory purchase of a property is always a measure of last resort, but where the owner fails to engage with the Council in a constructive matter and previous action has failed to resolve the issue, then compulsory purchase will…

Recovery Method: Enforced Sales Procedure: Section 103 Law and Property Act 1925 Legislation: Section 78 Building Act 1984 – Dangerous Structure (Emergency Measures) Section 79 Building Act 1984 – (Ruinous and Dilapidated) BACKGROUND Thanet District Council originally became involved in…

This property was served with a Closing Order in December 1990, which prevented it from being occupied due to its poor condition. It has remained empty ever since. The Council secured ownership of the property through a Compulsory Purchase Order…