Neighbours fume over ‘eyesore’ derelict estate as last-man standing locals refuse to leave so block can be flattened

NEIGHBOURS are fuming implicit an "eyesore" derelict property - with 1 defiant section refusing to permission truthful the artifact tin beryllium flattened.

The artifact successful Swanscombe, Kent has been boarded up and earmarked for demolition aft the section assembly ruled retired pricey repairs.

Flats successful the gathering had been dogged by damp, anemic foundations and cracked windows and ceilings.

The assembly gave tenants a one-off outgo of £7,800 arsenic compensation for moving out.

Most of them took the money and near - but 1 nonmigratory is staying put.

Demolition plans were confirmed past week but person been postponed due to the fact that of the past antheral standing.

Neighbours Miranda Richards told the Kent Messenger: "When I locomotion past it from my car precocious astatine night, it is scary.

"I don’t similar walking past a derelict building. There utilized to beryllium trees determination to disguise the flats but they person travel down."

Another neighbour said: "It’s an eyesore. There is ever fly-tipping there."

Ward councillor Emma Ben Moussa said: "The uncertainty for the residents astir the country has been rather unfair.

"They person been near similar that for a portion now. Whatever determination is going to beryllium made I would similar it to beryllium made rather quickly.

"They should cognize what is happening arsenic they person been near successful limbo."

Dartford Council said: "The assembly is presently considering aboriginal options for the usage of the site."

A spokesperson added: "We await the last residents to vacate the block.

"Once the artifact is vacant, a connection with recommendations volition beryllium made to the council’s cabinet.”