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As the result of the Order, objections were made by seven persons
owning 18 of the properties and the then Minister of Local Government
and Planning caused a Public Inquiry to be held by W. Mackintosh Esq.,
A.R.I.B.A., one of H.M. Inspectors. Evidence was given on behalf of the
Council by Councillor Mrs. Sutton as Vice-Chairman of the Housing
Committee, the Council's Officers and five of the seven objectors.
It was emphasized in the Council's evidence that the Council had
reached the final stages of their post-war Housing Schemes and that there
was no further land which could be acquired in the Borough for housing
purposes. It was further stated that some 74 families, comprising approximately
230 persons, would be affected by the Order and following the
confirmation thereof by the Minister 32 properties would be demolished,
two- and three-bedroom flats would be erected on the sites thereof and
all the persons affected would be rehoused by the Council.
After the Inquiry the Inspector examined the properties and in
September, 1951, the Order was confirmed by the Minister without
modification, subject to a direction being made under Section 42 of the
Housing Act, 1936, in respect of No. 1 Eastfield Road being a wellmaintained
house.
DEMOLITION AND CLOSING ORDERS
Housing Act, 1936, Sections 11 and. 12.
Two Demolition Orders and two Closing Orders were made during
the year, as shown by the following tables.
In addition, the Committee considered making Demolition Orders in
respect of 22 Haringey Grove and 102 Tottenham Lane but in each case
the owner agreed to demolish the property if the Council would rehouse
the tenants. The tenants were rehoused and both premises were then
demolished by the owners.