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Demolition Begins on Thorpeness Clifftop Home After Erosion Triggers Safety Threshold

East Suffolk Council is fronting the privately arranged teardown with plans to recoup part of the cost through an Environment Agency grant.

Overview

  • Officials reported significant cliff loss at the northern end of Thorpeness and said the property met critical safety levels following regular monitoring.
  • Preparatory work was completed last week, and the teardown is expected to take seven to ten days.
  • Homeowner Jean Flick, 88, who lived there for 25 years, is staying with family after removing belongings and had previously said losing the house would break her heart.
  • The project is estimated to cost about £25,000, with roughly £13,000 expected from an Environment Agency grant.
  • A nearby home was removed in 2022 as the coastline retreated, and strong winds this week could slow the current demolition.