London housing blocks evacuated over ‘serious structural problems’
Summary
Residents in three blocks at the Royal Gateway development in Canning Town, London, were evacuated after serious structural problems were identified in buildings completed less than a decade ago. The issue is understood to relate to cracked transfer slabs, raising concerns about the integrity of relatively new residential construction.
Why it matters
This is directly relevant to surveyors because it highlights the potential for significant structural defects in recently completed housing stock. It also underscores the importance of careful inspection, defect recognition and escalation where structural movement or slab failure is suspected.
Key points
- Three of five residential blocks at Royal Gateway were evacuated.
- The development was completed less than 10 years ago.
- The reported issue is understood to involve cracked transfer slabs.
- The case points to serious structural defects in new-build residential blocks.
Locations:
Canning Town, London, Royal Gateway
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