Demolition order on Amman Valley eyesore

A demolition order has been placed on an Amman Valley eyesore.
A formal enforcement notice has been served on the owners of 178-194 Cwmamman Road in Garnant.
It gives the owners six months to carry out renovation works or demolish the buildings.
The derelict row of houses has been a blight on the area for many years.
Carmarthenshire County Council is behind the move, aimed at making the area safe and improving the visual impact on the community.
The enforcement notice has been served under the Building Act 1984.
The council can step in and complete the work if the owner fails to meet the deadline.
The council’s Empty Property Adviser Stefan Nurse said: “We want to work with the owners to either renovate or demolish the properties.
“The owner has six months to complete the required works, namely demolish the properties and make the site safe or renovate them to a safe and habitable standard.
“The authority is happy to provide the owners with advice, guidance and technical support to satisfy the requirements of the notice.”
The move comes as the council is taking action to tackle empty properties across the county.
Housing Executive Board Member cllr Hugh Evans said: “Empty properties have an impact on local communities.
“They are often an eyesore and can cause public health related problems to neighbouring properties because they are in disrepair, attract vandalism and are venues for antisocial behaviour.
County councillor Kevin Madge said: “I welcome this action. This site has been a longstanding blight on the community and I am pleased that action is being taken by the authority.”

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