Update 30/09/2025

The latest update on progress is that all fire doors have been reinspected, and it was highlighted that some of the doors need adjusting. This is normal as fire doors move over the course of time. And the work will be carried out within the next ten days.

We can also confirm that most of the commissioning certs have now been received and are being reviewed. During our review it was discovered that there was missing electrical surge protection, and our engineers have been scheduled to attend and do a survey of the incoming mains and establish what work is required to fit the relevant surge protection device. This appointment has been rearranged from Monday, and the engineers will now be attending site on Thursday. This system is essential for protecting the building's electrical infrastructure in the event of a lightning strike or other electrical surges.

We understand that repeated small delays and ongoing uncertainty are stressful, especially as just adding a couple of weeks to the timeline would cause issues with completing before the cut-off dates with solicitors for December. To give you more clarity, we will delay occupation until January 2026 to allow you to make a more informed decision on your accommodation. If this date can be improved, then we will of course do all we can to get you into your homes sooner but would not expect you to do so if you have secured your accommodation. We will also continue to provide regular updates on a two-weekly basis, with our next update being sent by 14 October 2025.

We fully recognise the frustration and disappointment this extended period of uncertainty has caused and apologise sincerely for these continued delays.

Kind regards

Richard White

Executive Director of Development