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CLEAN AIR ACT 1956
Surveys of properties in connection with the establishment of
Smoke Control Areas continued throughout the year in accordance
with the Council's objective of establishing one Area each year until
the whole of the Borough is covered. During the year 5,422 visits
were made by the staff of the Department.
The Bermondsey No. 5 (Leathermarket) Smoke Control Order, 1962
This Order came into force on 1st October, 1963 and details of
the Smoke Control Area made by this Order are as follows: —
Area: 105.5 acres
Types of properties within the Area: Industrial 8
Commercial 233
Dwellings 1,722
Others 19
Of the 1,722 dwellings exemptions were made in respect of 103
dwellings which are situated within Clearance or Redevelopment
Areas.
Works of replacement and adaption of fireplaces were considered
necessary in 998 dwellings and the provision of gas or electric
points in 535 dwellings. The estimated total cost of these works is
£18,333.
The Bermondsey No. 6 (Riverside) Smoke Control Order, 1963.
This Order was made by the Council during 1963 and was
awaiting confirmation at the end of the year. Details of the Smoke
Control Area made by this Order are as follows: —
Area: 166·1 acres
Types of properties within the Area: Industrial 44
Commercial 240
Dwellings 3,079
Others 30
Of the 3,079 dwellings exemptions were made in respect of 414
dwellings situated within Clearance and Redevelopment Areas.
Works of replacement and adaption of fireplaces are considered
necessary in 842 dwellings. The estimated total cost of these works
is £24,065. 3. 6d.
Notification was subsequently received from the Minister of
Housing & Local Government that the South Eastern Gas Board
were unable to undertake the servicing of the Area so far as supplies
of open fire gas coke were concerned. In view of the Ministry's
Circular 69/63 and the need for replanning of smoke control areas
on a different basis where supplies of open fire coke are not available,
the Council were requested to review the fuel and cost estimates for
this Smoke Control Order and to submit revised schedules to the
Minister.
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