A flat in Pinner is one of five properties closed by Hillingdon Council after serious reports of crime and anti-social behaviour, including drug dealing, violence and knifepoint robberies.
The closure orders were granted by Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 18 June under Section 80 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
Four of the properties were in Cowley and Uxbridge – including flats in Packet Boat House, The Gouldings, and Barnsfield Place. Police investigations revealed these homes were linked to a significant organised drug supply operation.
The court also heard about serious incidents affecting neighbours, including violence, strangers frequently entering the buildings, rough sleeping, and damage to shared areas and security systems.
The fifth closure order was issued for a council-owned property in Haydon Drive, Pinner. Police and witness statements described ongoing problems involving drug use, violence, and thefts from delivery drivers using weapons.
The council said support had been offered to the tenants through a range of agencies to help them change their behaviour, but as the situation worsened, they were forced to act to protect residents.
The closure orders mean that no one is allowed to enter the five properties for three months, except the landlord, police, emergency services, or utility providers. Anyone else caught entering without a valid reason could be fined, jailed or both.
Cllr Eddie Lavery, Hillingdon Council’s Cabinet Member for Community and Environment, said: “While the majority of our tenants live peacefully and respect their neighbours, these cases represent serious tenancy breaches.
“This is an excellent result for our housing and legal services, highlighting our commitment to keeping residents safe. We also work closely with our partners, the police to pursue enforcement action to prevent persistent ASB and crime.”
The council has also served notices to the tenants under the Policing and Crime Act 2014 to begin the process of regaining full possession of the properties.
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