Demolition of historic Chessington pub set to restart after new developers found
Demolition of a Chessington pub is set to restart months after work ground to a halt when the developer went bust.
John Laing Partnership, which was working with Paragon Housing to redevelop the Harrow into three blocks of flats, went into liquidation before Christmas. The demolition company downed tools after learning it may not be paid.
Chris Whelan, development director for Paragon Housing, said: “We have been working with the administrators to identify a new developer. Those negotiations are at an advanced stage and should be completed next week. All being well, we would certainly start by the end of January.”
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