THREE blocks of flats in Bingley could be demolished by the end of the Summer if new plans are approved.

Social housing provider Incommunities has submitted plans to knock down the 50-year-old tower blocks at Crosley Wood - Peel House, Brunswick House And Adelaide House.

And their application, submitted to Bradford Council, says demolition work could start as soon as August.

The organisation says it has yet to decide what it will do with the land when the buildings are flattened, although the land is likely to be re-developed.

Last August Incommunities began the process of re-housing the 129 residents of the flats due to dangerous gas pipes that residents were told posed a health and safety risk.

It followed a review by Incommunities of its high rise flats following the Grenfell Tower disaster. At the time the organisation said: “The survey found that although the buildings are structurally sound the presence of a piped gas supply in the building does present a risk and needs to be removed.

“The cost and disruption of this makes the future of these buildings unviable given that demand for these properties is very low.”

Residents of Crosley Wood, Bingley, told they have to move out after gas pipes pose health and safety risk

The news came after several months of uncertainty about the future of the flats - with Incommunities saying there was “low demand for the three blocks” on top of the safety issues.

Incommunities says there are only 20 tenants left to be re-housed, and no work on the site will start until all these people have been provided with new homes.

The application submitted to Bradford Council is for the demolition of the three tower blocks, which overlook the Leeds Liverpool Canal, and its associated garages.

The demolition notice says work to flatten the buildings is due to begin on August 1.

If approved it would leave the skyline of the town drastically altered.

An Incommunities spokesperson said: “We can confirm that we have submitted plans to pull down the three high rise blocks at Crosley Wood.

“Over the last few months we have continued our work to successfully re-house the remaining tenants from Brunswick, Adelaide and Peel House. Only 20 tenants are left to be rehoused.

“We fully accept that this has been a difficult time for some residents and we greatly appreciate the support and patience shown by everyone.

“We will continue to ensure the remaining customers are helped to move to suitable properties that meet their needs and in the areas of their choice.

“Only when everyone is successfully rehoused will we take forward preparations for the demolition phase. Plans to redevelop the site are at a very early stage and, at the appropriate time, will go to our board for their consideration.”

A decision on the application is expected early next month.