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THE LONG-ABANDONED FORMER STAR HOTEL
Call to speed up demolition of unsightly buildings
Wallsend Sonia Hornery into action. Ms Hornery said she had introduced
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a private members bill after concerns in the Hunter community about a number of dilapidated and abandoned buildings – including the former Star Hotel, Jolly Roger Nightclub and Wallsend Salvation Army sites “My bill will strengthen the powers
available to local councils to demolish empty and dilapidated buildings,” she said. “Currently, there is no set time limit
in which landlords have to respond to a council demolition proposal for a dilapidated building, which means cases can drag on for years before abandoned
he impact of Newcastle’s vacant and decrepit old buildings on surrounding businesses and streets has prompted member for
buildings are actually demolished. “Under my bill, landlords would be
given 10 days to respond to a council notice that it was proposing to make a demolition order for their property. “Too often, local communities are
forced to put up with decrepit and unsafe old buildings because the landlord is avoiding a council demand to demolish the property.” Deputy Opposition Leader Linda
Burney said vacant and decrepit old buildings like the former Star Hotel had an impact on surrounding businesses and the amenity of the whole area. “We also know the situation is often
further exacerbated by landlords who are unwilling to demolish these buildings quickly because they are waiting for a rezoning or similar development opportunity.”
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LOCAL NEWS
The Newcastle Post
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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