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Refurbishment and retrofit programme for your building

Tenant and Leaseholder Services will be overseeing a programme of refurbishment and retrofitting for five of its residential tower blocks – Harbour Towers, Trove Court, Kennedy House, Staner Court and Invicta House.  Regular updates will be available on this page and on the notice boards in each building.

We will hold regular events to give you the opportunity to talk to us and our partner contractors.

 

Retrofitting is a word that describes the modification of the systems or structure of a building after it has been built. 

We are retrofitting your building, to improve the energy efficiency of your home.  

The works will include replacing:

  • Balcony doors and windows
  • Roof insulation
  • Communal windows
  • Storage heaters

Refurbishment work will also be carried out to improve building safety and decoration. 

This includes:

  • Replacing the external wall insulation (cladding)
  • Replacing your flat front door
  • Upgrading your balcony surrounds
  • Replacing internal communal fire doors and main entrance doors
  • Redecorating internal communal areas
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Refurbishment and retrofit design consultation result

In October 2023 we asked residents and the local community to choose the design for the outside of the buildings. There were three designs to choose from, with colour schemes for the external wall insulation, windows, balconies and entrance. We asked for feedback at a consultation event on and through an online survey.

The winning design for each building:

Harbour Towers

Option C - Light grey window frames, Blue balcony railings and entrance feature colour. Off white building render.

Option C – Light grey window frames, Blue balcony railings and entrance feature colour. Off white building render.

Staner Court

Option A - Champagne window frames, balcony railings and champagne entrance feature colour. Cream building render.

Option A – Champagne window frames, balcony railings and champagne entrance feature colour. Cream building render.

Trove Court and Kennedy House

Option C - Light grey window frames. Kennedy House - pacific blue balconies and entrance feature colour. Trove Court - marine green balconies and entrance feature colour. Off white building render for both.

Option C – Light grey window frames. Kennedy House – pacific blue balconies and entrance feature colour. Trove Court – marine green balconies and entrance feature colour. Off white building render for both.

Invicta House

Option A - Champagne window frames, balcony railings and champagne entrance feature colour. Cream building render.

Option A – Champagne window frames, balcony railings and champagne entrance feature colour. Cream building render.

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Will solar panels be fitted?

No. Unfortunately we do not have enough space on the roof for solar panels.

Will parking be improved?

Parking improvement is not part of this refurbishment and retrofit project.

Will I get a new kitchen and bathroom?

Kitchens and bathrooms are not included in this refurbishment programme.

Please report any repairs needed to Mears on 0800 023 4320.

My storage heater has been replaced recently, will this be replaced again?

No, we will only replace storage heaters which are not working efficiently.

Will we have to move out of the block while the work is going on?

No, our contractors will do everything they can to keep disruption to a minimum. You will be able to stay in your home while the improvements are being carried out.

What if I don’t want changes to my home?

If you are nervous about letting us or our contractors into your home, we will speak to you about what services can help make you feel more comfortable.

Will the contractors make a mess in my home?

Building works are messy and there will be dust and debris while a contractor is working in your home. We expect our contractors to be respectful, and keep any mess to a minimum. We will check that they are tidying up after themselves when they are finished. If you are not happy with the contractor you can talk to your Resident Liaison Officer.

Who do I contact if there is a problem? 

If you have any questions or concerns, you can get in touch with  Louise Cambray, your Resident Liaison Officer. You can email them on TBRefurb@thanet.gov.uk or call 01843 577575

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We are preparing to start the work. This includes doing energy efficiency assessments of all homes, and deciding which refurbishment and retrofit works are needed for each home.

We are working on the following:

Activity Purpose Timeframe
Carrying out home energy assessments To work out the current energy efficiency rating (EPC). This will inform the programme of works necessary to bring homes up to a minimum C rating. March to December 2023
Holding information and consultation events To provide you with information and answer questions about the programme. Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 May 2023
Leaseholder Section 20 Consultation, Notice of Intention. To give leaseholders their legal right to share their observations on the proposed improvements with us. Wednesday 12 April – Friday 26 May 2023
Consulting all residents To find out what is most important to you and what your concerns are. May to September 2023
Engaging contractors To put the contract in place for the contractor who will design and carry out the work. March to July 2023
Recruiting Resident Liaison Officers (RLO) They will be in contact with you when we need access to your home and keep you up to date with what is going on. September 2023
Consulting all residents Residents were asked to choose the overall block and entrance design. October 2023
Submitting planning application The chosen designs were submitted to planning. November and December 2023
Developing a programme of work To set out what work that is needed and the timeframes for doing the work. December 2023 – March 2024
Planning committee Planning decision for the building design and other specifications for Harbour Towers and Trove Court and Kennedy House. 14 February 2024
Planning committee Planning decision for the building design and other specifications for Staner Court and Invicta House March 2024
Pre-Start Resident Information Events 2024 Updating residents on the work we are doing and timeframes.

Finding out from residents if there are any concerns about the work we will be doing.

Booking appointments for the new heater installations.

Harbour Towers
15 May 11- 12.30pm
Trove Court and Kennedy House
15 May 2-4pm
Invicta House
26 June 2-4pm
Staner Court
26 June 11-12.30pm
Commence works Works start at Harbour Towers and move onto Trove Court & Kennedy House. January/February 2025 (dependent on Building Safety Regulator application)

 

Commence works Works start at Invicta House and move onto Staner Court. Summer 2025 (dependent on Building Safety Regulator application)
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Any information provided in relation to the Refurbishment and Retrofit Programme will be used by  Thanet District Council and its partner contractors for the purposes of delivering the programme of works. Where appropriate we will use any data provided to update existing resident records. We will ensure that all the information you provide is stored securely and in accordance with data protection law.

The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund will cover 50% of the energy efficiency improvements to your home. As part of the funding process we must provide the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) with details about the homes that will have the improvements and the residents’ contact details.  The BEIS will use this information to understand the impact of the funding scheme. They may also contact residents for their feedback on the energy efficiency improvements.
For more information on how we use your data, please see our privacy statement web page here:
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