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situated on the outside bend of the river Thames, commands a
particularly fine view of the river itself together with the nearby
historic buildings. From due east, through north to the southwest,
a panoramic view across London is possible.
Another estate now completed included Lansdowne Lane of
54 dwellings where the Housing Committee included a specially
designed disabled person's ground floor flat with integral garage.
This type of disabled persons' flat is one of a number already
provided in other new housing schemes.
Vanbrugh Park and Heathway, Blackheath, of mixed development,
producing a total of 227 dwellings, comprising bedsitters,
two, three and four bedroom type flats, maisonettes and houses, is
scheduled for completion during the ensuing year.
Other schemes so far approved but not yet commenced will
provide for 500 additional homes.
In addition, plans are being prepared to build a further 500
dwellings during the period 1966/67.
The policy of acquiring suitable private dwellinghouse
property by free negotiation with the owners has continued.
Where necessary, these properties are converted and improved to
standard requirements and form a valuable contribution to the
general housing pool.
General Waiting List. Compared with 1,735 registrations
at 31st December, 1963, the number as at 31st December, 1964,
was 2,071, an increase of 19.36%.
Apart from the accepted fact that young married couples
seek security of tenure with the local housing authority, the movement
of population into the London area continues unabated from
the North East, North Midlands and immigration from Commonwealth
countries.
Under-Occupation Transfers from larger to smaller type
Council dwellings are given priority from which is derived
valuable housing accommodation for larger families. 140 transfers
were effected during 1964.
Sociological and Medical Cases also attract certain priority
on the assessment and advice of the Council's Medical Officer of
Health and housing Welfare Officer. Reciprocal arrangements
continue with the London County Council and other local
authorities to the ultimate benefit of families affected by movement
involving employment and sociological problems.
Another beneficial service undertaken by the department in
collaboration with the London County Council is the provision of