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Fulham 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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HOUSING ACT, 1936 - Sections 11 and 12
DEMOLITION AND CLOSING ORDERS
Section 11
No Demolition Orders were made during the year ended 1955.
7 Closing Orders were made in respect of parts of buildings as follows:-
| Premises | Part closed | Date of Order |
|---|---|---|
| 35, Michael Road | Basement Rooms | 11, 2.55 |
| 11, Biscay Road | Ground Floor Rooms | 28. 9.55 |
| 5A_. Walham Yard | First Floor Rooms | 21. 12.55 |
| 41, Averill Street | Basement Rooms | 21.12.55 |
| 49, Averill Street | Basement Rooms | 21. 12.55 |
| 298, Lillie Road | Basement Rooms | 21. 12.55 |
| 300, Lillie Road | Basement Rooms | 21.12. 55 |
Local Governnent (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1953 (Closing Order in respect of whole house)
| Premises | Date of Order |
|---|---|
| 7, Fulham High Street | 11. 3.55 |
Survey of Premises subject to Closing Orders
During the summer months inspections were made of the 208 premises, parts of which had
been the subject of Closing Orders made by the Council on various dates from 1913 onwards.
In 179 of the 208 premises concerned, it was found that they were still either not
used, or were being used strictly in accordance with the 'permitted use' granted at the
time of closing or subsequently by the Council. The remaining 29 cases were made up as
follows: -
(i) It was found in 13 cases that the part of the premises subject to a closing order
were being used in connection with business or industrial concerns. The Council
granted 'permitted use' on the lines of the existing user.
(ii) In 9 cases it was discovered that the premises no longer existed, having been
demolished, and the records were amended accordingly.
(iii) The necessary works had been carried out in one premises to render the closed
portion fit for human habitation, and the Council approved that the Closing Order
be determined,
(iv) In 3 cases the premises were still occupied, the tenants awaiting rehousing.
(v) It was discovered that 3 premises were being used in contravention of the closing
Orders made. In one instance it was decided to take no action, and, in the
other two cases, after re-arrangement by occupiers of the remaining available
accommodation, satisfactory conclusions were reached without the necessity of
legal proceedings.