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Milton Keynes flat residents unconvinced by latest cladding move at Vizion development
Overview
Residents at the Vizion apartments in Milton Keynes remain sceptical about planned cladding remediation work by developer Barratt Redrow, citing a history of delays and missed deadlines. The residents' association has applied for a Remediation Order under the Building Safety Act to compel the landlord and developer to fix fire safety issues across the 12 buildings by the 2029 target.
Key points
- Barratt Redrow submitted plans for a construction compound ahead of remediation work at the Vizion Apartments in Milton Keynes.
- The Vizion MK Residents' Association expressed a lack of confidence, stating they will only believe the work is happening when scaffolding and builders arrive on site.
- Remediation is required on 12 buildings containing hundreds of flats to replace combustible cladding following safety regulations introduced after the Grenfell Tower fire.
- The residents' association has applied for a Remediation Order under the Building Safety Act to prevent indefinite delays from landlord Avon Ground Rents Ltd and Barratt Redrow.
- Barratt Redrow stated it is doing everything possible to complete the work and is awaiting Building Control approval for the first phase.
- Avon Ground Rents Ltd stated that responsibility for carrying out the remedial works rests solely with the original developer, Barratt Redrow.