Whitby landslip homes to be demolished

Five houses in a row of terraced properties in Whitby will be demolished following severe subsidence in their gardens overnight on Monday 26 November, which has left them at serious risk of collapse.

North Yorkshire BuildingControl and structural engineers made the recommendation following detailed inspections.

Due to the lack of workable space around the site and the need to ensure the properties do not collapse down the slope, work will be carried out in asteady, step by step approach from the back of the properties.

Demolitionis expected to start today, but an exact time for completion has yet to be finalised.