More than 400 post-war homes face demolition to address structural defects.
The BBC is reporting that residents of more than 400 post-war homes in South Gloucestershire have been told they are earmarked for demolition to make way for new housing.
Merlin Housing Society Ltd said it intends to start knocking down the social housing in spring 2014 “to address structural defects”.
Some residents said the homes were draughty, but others said they were settled and would refuse to move.
Merlin said everyone would be re-homed but this could be outside the area. Those affected will get at least £4,700 compensation.
The landlord has published notices of 424 homes it intends to demolish within the next seven years.
A further 1,000 of the properties – built quickly after World War II – will be refurbished.
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