Image source,Charlotte Lillywhite

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Two houses being renovated collapsed just before 15:00 BST on Tuesday

Published
11 September 2024

Two houses undergoing redevelopment in west London have collapsed part way through their renovation.

Developers were converting the buildings into 14 “co-living units”.
Emergency services were called to Lower Mortlake Road in Richmond at about 15:00 BST on Tuesday.

There were no injuries, the London Ambulance Service said, and the London Fire Brigade is investigating the cause of the collapse.

The buildings at 47A, 47 and 49 Lower Mortlake Road before collapse

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The buildings at 47A, 47 and 49 Lower Mortlake Road

Planning permission was granted by Richmond Council, external in 2023 for the construction of a house in multiple occupation (HMO), described by the developers as similar to student accommodation but for working people.