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Chislehurst 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]
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MOVEABLE DWELLINGS.
The problems arising from the use of caravans and other
moveable dwellings for permanent living accommodation continue
to exercise the attention of the Department. A licence is required
under the Public Health Act, 1936, and Town Planning permission
is also needed in most cases. Close co-operation with the
Engineer and Surveyor's Department is maintained in this
connection.
Licencing under the Public Health Act enables a measure of
control to be maintained over these dwellings and failure to obtain
same renders the user and owner of the land concerned liable to
legal action.
Careful watch is maintained on these, and steps are taken to draw the attention of unauthorised users to the legal position.
| Average number of families | Approx. number of persons | Whether licenced | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||
| 1 |
* Ceased to be used during the year.
Chalk Pit, Ruxley.
This site is used by families of the gipsy type. It is overcrowded
and applications for licences from four newcomers during
the year were refused.
Land adjoining Chalk Pit, Ruxley.
Action has been authorised in connection with five families
using the "overflow" accommodation to the Chalk Pit. with a view
to clearing the site.