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A FAMILIAR building close to Ashton-under-Lyne’s town centre has been demolished after it became dangerous.
The structure on Penny Meadow – the former home of Stewart Electronics, next to what was ladies’ clothes shop Lace – has come down after its owner did not act on notices to get it sorted.
And Tameside Council has told the Correspondent the work was done to protect the public.
A spokesperson for the authority said: “Tameside Council’s Building Control Team has been monitoring the above property following concerns raised about its current condition and structural integrity.
“Notice was previously given to the owner of the property that defects to the property need to be addressed.
“However, no works or remedial actions have taken place despite notice being given over a reasonable period of time.
“Following recent inspections by the Council’s Building Control Officer, the condition of the property has deteriorated to the point where it has deemed a dangerous building under Section 78 of the Building Act 1984 (as amended).
“As such, demolition of the dangerous structure was arranged by the council to take place on October 24 to remove the risk to the public.”
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