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Kensington 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington Borough]
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On 30th July, 1963j the Council made a 3noke Control Order in
respect of the Norland Ward (No.2) Area. It has an area of about 95
acres and contains 2,479 buildings. Prom the detailed survey it was
estimated that the total cost of adaptations would be about £22,932.
In this new area there was a small block of property scheduled for redevelopment
by the London County Council in respect of which it was
thought necessary to grant exemption.
The Council accordingly resolved that the fireplaces in the premises as specified in the following table should be exempt from the operation of Section 11 of the Clean Air Act.
| Description | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Fireplaces in buildings, or parts of buildings, separately occupied, without gas supply. | Only authorised fuels, as declared by Regulations under the Clean Air Act, 1956, and kindling sticks and paper shall be used in the fireplaces. |
| Nos.186-204 (even) Holland Park Avenue | Nil |
| Nos.4-12 (even) Norland Road | |
| No»33 Royal Crescent Mews (part only) |
The Norland Ward (No.2) Smoke Control Order has been confirmed
by the Minister without modification, and will operate from
1st October, 1964.
The Council also decided to deal with the (No.8) Earl's
Court-Queen's Gate area, which is bounded on the north by the centre
of Kensington High Street and Kensington Road, on the west by the
borough boundary, on the south by the centre of West Cromwell Road
and on the east by the centre of Gloucester Road and Palace Gate.
It has an area of about 236 acres.
Final costs in respect of completed Smoke Control Areas
The following table shows the final figures in respect of
the conversion of fireplaces (except in Council property) in dwellin,
houses and other buildings in Smoke Control Areas completed by the
end of the year:-