Two more London tower blocks evacuated as ‘remedial works’ ordered
Summary
Residents have been evacuated from two additional blocks at the Royal Gateway development in Newham after earlier evacuations at three neighbouring towers over serious structural concerns. The council has issued dangerous structure notices for the affected buildings and is requiring immediate temporary measures, further investigation and remedial works following a structural safety report.
Why it matters
This is directly relevant to surveyors because it involves suspected structural defects, emergency evacuation, and local authority enforcement under dangerous structures powers. It highlights the need for robust structural appraisal, monitoring and escalation where transfer slab or similar structural issues are identified.
Key points
- Two more blocks at Royal Gateway were evacuated after earlier action on three other towers.
- The reported issue involves serious structural problems linked to cracked transfer slabs.
- Newham Council has served dangerous structure notices on three buildings and ordered immediate temporary works.
- Owners must carry out structural monitoring, investigations, comprehensive appraisal and an independent peer review.
- The council warned that failure to comply or dispute the notices may lead to further enforcement action.
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