The evidence in support of the attached proposal is abundant and obvious to any visitor to the estate. The main issues in the regeneration of high-rise flats include:
“condensation (due to lack of any form of insulation)
leaking roofs, which pose particular problems for those living on the upper storeys
deterioration of cladding panels and fixings
public areas and balconies which are in a dilapidated state
lifts which have deteriorated
under crofts (originally designed for use as laundry rooms and public rooms) which have been extensively vandalised and are now blocked up