Assuming this is public property you might like to ask the local Council for permission. A letter or email saying OK might save you hassle (ie wated time) if someone DOES try to interrupt you on the day or if PC Plod comes alomg. OTOH you might just get someone on the local Council who wants to be awkward - but at least you can have the argument in advance of turning up with your kit & crew.

Whilst you clearly don't need permission of the residents, wouldn't it be a good idea from the pesrpective of the film to include a few of them to contrast their feelings about the area now with those of the previous residents?
Re-reading your post, I'd have thought the Council wouyld be only too willing as a regenerated area can only show them in a good light.

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Tim