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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Kensington and Chelsea 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough]
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The following table gives details of the clearance areas declared in the borough since 1950:-
| Name of Area | Date of Declaration | No. of houses | No. of persons displaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Mews | 25.4.1950 | 28 | 86 |
| Lionel Mews (Nos.1 and 2) | 3.10.1950 | 13 | 38 |
| Lonsdale Mews (Nos.1 and 2) | 2.1.1951 | 19 | 14 |
| Munro Mews | 2.1.1951 | 24 | 55 |
| South End Row and Gardens | 3.4.1951 | 10 | 4 |
| East Mews Road | 3.4.1951 | 14 | 40 |
| Powis Mews | 13.11.1951 | 13 | 30 |
| St. Luke's Mews | 13.11.1951 | 20 | 41 |
| Portobello Road | 13.11.1951 | 4 | 3 |
| Kensal New Town (No.1) | 1l.l2.1956 | 34 | 309 |
| Kensal New Town (No.2) | 14.1.1958 | 62 | 441 |
| Kensal New Town (No. 3) | 14.1.1958 | 15 | 146 |
| Portland Road (No.1) | 11.3.1958 | 5 | 31 |
| Portland Road (No.2) | 11.3.1958 | 10 | 71 |
| Kensal New Town (No.4) | 8.3.1960 | 7 | 41 |
| Kensal New Town (No.5) | 8.3.1960 | 20 | 187 |
| Kensal New Town (No.6) | 8.3.1960 | 6 | 62 |
| Railway Mews | 10.5.1960 | 10 | 7 |
| Portobello Road/Telford Road | 17.l0.196l | 18 | 127 |
| Kensal New Town (No. 7) | 12. 3.1963 | 49 | 350 |
| Princedale Road | 25.6.1963 | 7 | 30 |
| Kensal New Town (No. 8) | 23. 7.1963 | 24 | 182 |
| Kensal New Town (No. 9) | 15.10.1963 | 54 | 417 |
| Lancaster Road (West) (No. 1) | 28.10.1965 | 187 | 1,233 |
| Lancaster Road (West) (No. 2) | 1.11.1966 | 96 | 535 |
| Lancaster Road (West) (No. 3) | 31.10.1967 | 113 | 891 |
Kensal New Town Area
This area, consisting of over 20 acres, is scheduled for clearance
and lies in the north eastern part of the borough.
Clearance and redevelopment of the first portion of the area,
consisting of 8.1 acres, was completed during the year, and work was
also commenced on Phase 3, a further portion of 3.1 acres, which will
provide 189 flats and 157 hard standings for cars. This latter
portion is scheduled for completion in 1969.
The remaining residential portion, consisting of 7.2 acres and
bounded by Golborne Road, Kensal Road and the railway, is being
redeveloped by the Greater London Council and considerable demolition
work was carried out by them during the year.
Adjoining this area to the north, the Greater London Council are
considering a scheme to provide an open space of approximately 3½ acres
in the City of Westminster.
Lancaster Road (West) Area
This area lies on the western boundary of the borough, south of
the metropolitan railway line from Latimer Road Station. It consists
of 27 acres and contains approximately 455 houses, 15 factories, 140
shops, 6 licensed premises and 11 other business premises. It is the
Council's intention that this scheme, which is to be redeveloped in
five stages, should be regarded primarily as a venture in slum
clearance. It is appreciated, however, that there may be many houses
in the area which will not be representable as unfit for human habitation.