Dangerous Structures and Public Safety
We have a responsibility to deal with dangerous buildings as they occur. Buildings may become gradually dangerous due to old age, deterioration or settlement, or by more dramatic causes such as storm, explosion, fire or impact by vehicles. All buildings which appear to be dangerous should be reported to us straight away.
How to report a problem?
To report a dangerous structure or building, please telephone any of the following officers:
- Kevan Minors: 0161 912 2541
- Mike Robertson: 0161 912 2601
- Jonathan Reeves: 0161 912 2555
If these officers are not available, please contact our Service Support Team on 0161 912 2584.
What action will we take?
If it is considered that a building is immediately dangerous Building Standards can require immediate evacuation and require, or take, any action necessary to protect the public and adjacent property. Such action may involve temporary road closure, barricading, shoring, scaffolding, repairs or demolition.
Where the building is not immediately dangerous the owner would receive a Notice requiring the property to be made safe within a stated time and, if satisfactory action is not taken, an Enforcement Order may be issued. If this is not complied with, the Council can instruct all necessary works to make the building safe and recover expenses from the owner.
It is often possible to discuss a dangerous building with its owner in the hope that the matter can be resolved quickly without the Council instructing work on a private property.
This page was last updated on 10 January 2008
