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Search the Public Notice PortalResidents living near a collapsed property in Penarth say the site remains dangerous weeks after part of the building gave way with bricks still falling and children continuing to play nearby.
Emergency services were called to a structural collapse at a residential property on Plassey Street and Windsor Lane on January 8, after part of an external wall of an end-terrace house collapsed into the lane.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) confirmed it received a call at around 4.55pm and sent crews from Penarth Fire Station to the scene. Firefighters carried out a full assessment, using thermal imaging equipment to check for further risks, and isolated utilities to the property as a precaution.
The incident was later handed over to the Vale of Glamorgan Council, with the fire service response concluding at around 7.35pm. No injuries were reported.
At the time, the council said the site had been made safe and responsibility passed back to the property owner, pending a structural survey.
However, several weeks on, neighbours say little visible progress has been made.
One resident told the Penarth Times:
“All they did was put a bit of tape, and that was it, it hasn’t been stabilised, it hasn’t been made safe.
“The kids are still going down the lane, climbing over the rubble. Nothing’s been done and it’s still very unsafe.
“More bricks fell off again this morning. The chimney is still hanging, it’s incredibly unsafe. Something has to be done because someone is going to get seriously hurt.”
Another neighbour described the original collapse as “a miracle” that nobody was injured, warning that further debris could fall into the road or nearby gardens.
Following renewed concerns, the Vale of Glamorgan Council confirmed it has now taken further enforcement action.
A council spokesperson said:
“Having been made aware of concerns regarding the stability of this property, the Council has issued a Dangerous Structures Notice.
“The owner is now required to address this matter, and officers have been in correspondence with them to ensure this happens.
“While the owners liaise with insurers to make the site secure, officers will continue to visit to monitor the situation.
“Fencing has been erected on both sides of the lane as a safety precaution and a surveyor instructed to oversee works.”
The council has confirmed that responsibility for repairs lies with the property owner, while officers continue to monitor the site due to the ongoing public safety risk.
Residents say they remain worried, particularly as loose rubble is still visible and the lane remains accessible, with children frequently passing through the area.
No timeframe has yet been given for when repair works will begin.
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