Non traditional housing lists

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Dear St Albans District Council,

I’m currently in the process of compiling local authority information of addresses where non-traditional methods have been used.

Several mass building projects for local authority houses were constructed using prefabricated or in-situ techniques such as concrete or steel and often had trade names such as Reema, Wates, Cornish etc. These are both pre and post war. Some of these types were subject to further investigation under the Housing Act 1985.

I would be grateful if you could forward and information you hold of information relating to such dwellings in your local authority. Even if the information is limited it would be of great use. Some local authorities have provided lists showing the road, number and type to assist with identification.

Yours faithfully,

Steven Lees, BSc(Hons), MRICS

Lisa McCormack, St Albans District Council

CORPORATE SERVICES
Head of Service - Amanda Foley
 
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Date:  8th March 2017

 
 
Dear Mr Lees
 
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I write with regard to your request for information to St Albans City &
District Council. Your email was received by the Council on 8th March
2017.
 
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receive your request.
This means that you should have a response by the 5th April 2017 . 
 
However, if we feel that we require further information to fulfill your
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FOI Coordinator
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Ella Malyon, St Albans District Council

CORPORATE SERVICES
Head of Service - Amanda Foley
 
Our Ref: 000000941
Please ask for: FOI Coordinator
Direct Dial:  (01727) 819209
e-mail address: [St Albans District Council request email]
Date:  5th April 2017

Dear Mr Lees
 
Freedom of Information Request Ref. No. 000000941
 
I write with regard to your request for information sent by email to St
Albans City & District Council.  Your email was received by the Council on
8th March 2017
 
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, we are required to confirm what
information we hold, and if we do hold the information, disclose the
information, subject to exemptions or other provisions applying.
 
You requested:
 
I’m currently in the process of compiling local authority information of
addresses where non-traditional methods have been used.

Several mass building projects for local authority houses were constructed
using prefabricated or in-situ techniques such as concrete or steel and
often had trade names such as Reema, Wates, Cornish etc. These are both
pre and post war. Some of these types were subject to further
investigation under the Housing Act 1985.

I would be grateful if you could forward and information you hold of
information relating to such dwellings in your local authority. Even if
the information is limited it would be of great use. Some local
authorities have provided lists showing the road, number and type to
assist with identification.
 
Our response:
 
We can confirm that we do hold this information. We have the following non
traditional:
 
Airey                           52
Belfry                          107
Dury Gregory                    89
Dury System 3           134
Hawksley BL8            9
Lovell                          133
Swedish Timber          3
Trusteel                                6
Unity                                   138
Wates                                   89
Wimpey No Fines                 177
 
The above properties are constructed on 29 sites across the district.
 
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recommends that you first refer the matter to the Council. You can do this
by writing to [1][St Albans District Council request email] asking for an internal review of my
decision. If you wish the Council to undertake an internal review, then
you must write to the Council within 40 working days of the date of this
letter. The Council will not consider any requests received after this
date unless there are exceptional circumstances for the delay. 
 
You have a right to appeal to the Information Commissioner's Office at the
following address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF.
You must do this no later than two months after the Local Authority’s last
response to you.
 
Kind Regards
 
 
FOI Coordinator
Corporate Services
 

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Registration forms are also available from St Albans City and District Council’s Electoral Services team. Email [email address]
or call 01727 819294.

For further information go to: www.yourvotematters.co.uk and
www.stalbans.gov.uk/elections.

Last date for postal vote applications is 5pm Tuesday 18 April.
Last date for proxy applications is 5pm Tuesday 25 April.

****Disclaimer****

The information in this message should be regarded as Private and is
intended for the addressee only unless explicitly stated.
If you have received this message in error it must be deleted and the sender
notified.
The views expressed in this message are personal and not necessarily
those of St Albans City and District Council unless explicitly stated.
Please be aware that emails sent to or received from St Albans City and
District Council may be intercepted and read by the council.
Interception will only occur to ensure compliance with council policies or
procedures or regulatory obligations, to prevent or deter crime, or for the
purposes of essential maintenance or support of the email system.

Please note that the Council does not accept service by e-mail

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Dear Ella Malyon,

Thanks for taking the time to respond. In order for the information to be of use could you provide the address details? I understand if the house numbers need to be redacted.

Yours sincerely,

Steven Lees, BSc(Hons), MRICS