Richmond houses collapse during HMO redevelopment

Image source, Charlotte Lillywhite

Image caption, Two houses being renovated collapsed just before 15:00 BST on Tuesday

Two houses undergoing redevelopment in west London have collapsed part way through their renovation.

Developers were converting the buildings into 14 "co-living units".

Emergency services were called to Lower Mortlake Road in Richmond at about 15:00 BST on Tuesday.

There were no injuries, the London Ambulance Service said, and the London Fire Brigade is investigating the cause of the collapse.

Image source, Google

Image caption, The buildings at 47A, 47 and 49 Lower Mortlake Road

Planning permission was granted by Richmond Council in 2023 for the construction of a house in multiple occupation (HMO), described by the developers as similar to student accommodation but for working people.

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