Hartopp and Lannoy Points were two identical 14 storey blocks on the Aintree Estate in Munster Ward of Hammersmith & Fulham, each containing 56 flats.
They were built in 1968-70 using a technique known as 'Large Panel System' (LPS), the same system used in the Ronan Point disaster in 1969 in Newham. Some additional bracing was undertaken at Hartopp and Lannoy in 1970. The gas supply has been removed from the blocks.
H&F Council's structural engineers confirmed in August 2017 that both blocks were structurally sound. In addition, they recommended a second stage assessment involving more intrusive testing. The second stage assessment was completed in March 2018. Read the full Stage II report from our structural engineers (pdf 4MB).
In March 2018 we also commissioned independent structural engineers Arup to validate our Stage II report, undertake further studies of void properties throughout the two blocks, and make further recommendations to the council.
The findings from this more detailed structural survey by Arup were published on 25 February 2019.
- Structural assessment of Hartopp and Lannoy Points by Arup – 12 February 2019 (pdf 9MB)
- Arup calculations note for Hartopp and Lannoy Points – 26 April 2019 (pdf 1.1MB)
The Arup report confirmed the findings of the initial structural survey, and recommended that the council should either strengthen the blocks or demolish them as soon as practicable.
Refurbishment of the two blocks was estimated to cost more than £16million and, with the inherent structural problems of large panel system buildings, would not provide a good value option.
Consultation
H&F Council consulted residents on a proposal to demolish Hartopp and Lannoy Points.
Following consultation with residents, the council recommended demolition of both blocks.
Demolition
Hartopp Point and Lannoy Point were demolished for health and safety reasonsm on the advice of structural experts. All residents of the blocks have moved to new homes.
We appointed The Coleman Group to carry out the demolition work which was completed in May 2021.
Initial demolition notice and letter to residents
- Initial demolition notice (pdf 157KB)
- Cover letter to residents about the initial demolition notice (pdf 101KB)
Compulsory purchase order
The council made a compulsory purchase order (CPO) to acquire third party interests in Hartopp Point and Lannoy Point, in order to carry out the demolition of Hartopp and Lannoy Point and enable the redevelopment of the site.
The CPO is known as 'The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (Hartopp and Lannoy Point) Compulsory Purchase Order 2019' and documents relating to the CPO can be accessed and viewed on the following links:
- CPO cover letter (pdf 137KB)
- CPO site notice (pdf 119KB)
- Notice to qualifying persons (pdf 568KB)
- Compulsory purchase order and plan (pdf 2.8MB)
- Statement of reasons and associated reports (pdf 387KB)
- Cabinet report - September 2019 (pdf 265KB)
- Cabinet report - April 2019 (pdf 184KB)
Key commitments
The following documents set out our key commitments to tenants and leaseholders, and build on the March 2019 consultation document commitments and which were confirmed by the council's cabinet on 29 April 2019.