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strain which arises in people who are compelled to re-orientate
themselves in a 'strange' neighbourhood. It is possible that the antisocial
behaviour, which the Greater London Council acknowledges
is becoming a serious problem on their larger estates, is a direct
consequence of this enforced re-orientation.
Despite the fact that during the last decade a great deal of
statistical data on housing has been accumulated, very little is known
about the public's attitudes towards housing and what effects, if any,
they have had or are likely to have upon planning.
Fundamentally, housing should not be just an exercise in
building construction. Ideally ,it should be the practical application
of social planning which gives full regard to the specific needs of the
inhabitants, their attitudes and environment; but attainment of such
a Utopia is extremely unlikely. Nevertheless, most of the practical
problems are known. If, to this, we can ally more soundly based
demographical information a more psychologically satisfactory
solution could be achieved.
New Legislation
The Housing (Prescribed Forms) Regulations 1966—These
Regulations, which apply to England and Wales, became operative
from 23rd March, 1966 and revoked The Housing (Prescribed
Forms) Regulations, 1957 to 1965. The Regulations prescribe the
forms of orders, notices and advertisements required to be used for
the purposes of the Housing Acts 1957 to 1965 and for the most
part consolidate the previous Housing (Prescribed Forms) Regulations
with minor and drafting amendments. In particular, certain of
the forms have been amended to take account of the recent transfer
of housing functions in Wales to the Secretary of State.
There are, however, the following substantive alterations of
existing prescribed forms:—
(a) Form No. 3 is a form prescribed for the first time by Regulations
for a Closing Order in respect of a house in a Building Preservation
Order etc.
(b) Forms Nos. 6, 15, 16, 26 and 33 (and the notes to Form No. 26)
have been revised to avoid difficulties experienced in the use of
the existing forms.
(c) On all forms dealing with the purchase, clearance, closing or
demolition of unfit property, the notes on compensation now
take account of the amending provisions of the Housing (Slum
Clearance Compensation) Act, 1965.
Housing Act, 1957
Part II—The following procedures were carried out during
1966:—
(i) Unfit Premises Capable of Repair—Section 9—A notice was