Tenants fears’ as B-listed homes come under threat

‘ACHA has left them for so long some are probably not repairable’

not moving. Certainly not to New Parliament Place – it is like the Bronx. ‘One of my neighbours who is 85 has been crying. She has been in her home for more than 50 years. ‘ACHA has left them for so long some are probably not repairable.’ The Scots baronial style estate was designed by revered Glasgow architect Henry Edward Clifford, before his 1932 death and finally constructed in 1939. Initially the flats were the living quarters for HMS Landrail in World War Two. ACHA chief executive Alastair MacGregor said: ‘The association ultimately wishes to build between 16 and 20 high-quality new homes to meet housing need in Campbeltown, including existing residents.’ He added that ACHA’s developments at Park Square and New Parliament Place set a precedent. Dalintober Estate tenants were stunned to find out at 5pm on a Friday that their B-listed homes may be demolished. The day after its board meeting, Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) delivered a letter to tenants stating: ‘The decision was taken by our board to investigate the possibility further, of being able to gain permission from Historic Environment Scotland to get the buildings de-listed and to then apply for permission to demolish the buildings.’ Tenant Carole Anne Shields said: ‘My daughter phoned me at work and said “Mum why are we being put out of our house? I thought we were safe”.’ ‘ACHA has already bought back three properties from owners,’ added Ms Shields. ‘They will be taking the bricks down about me. I am