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were considered but after investigation were, with two exceptions, rejected
on the ground of high cost of acquisition, difficulties connected
with levels, displacement of persons on the site and town planning and
other difficulties. These two sites would give re-housing accommodation
to the extent of 46 dwellings.
The two sites recommended for acquisition were Garnett Road
Playground and New End Clearance Area.
Garnett Road Scheme:—
Description, etc.
The site has an area of 0322 of an acre, and has for many years
been held by the Council on an agreement, subject to 14 days
notice at a yearly rent of £5, and used as a Children's Playground.
The proposed lay-out will permit of the continuance of this user to
a limited extent, such limitation being justified in the mind of the
Committee in view of the recent provision of a new and well-equipped
playground at the foot of Parliament Hill, close to the Borough
boundary, which had led to a great falling off in the use of the Garnett
Road playground. The Trees, Open Spaces and Allotments Committee
concurred with this view, particularly because the playground at the
moment needed re-paving, re-fencing and re-equipping at a high cost.
The Committee were of the opinion that the site was particularly suitable
for a housing scheme as it adjoined the Council's existing estate
at Park Dwellings, and would entail no additional cost for supervision;
nor involve the displacement of existing tenants.
The site will provide accommodation for the following:—
Six three-roomed flats.
Eight four-roomed flats.
Eight five-roomed flats.
New End Scheme :—
Description, etc.
The site has an area of 0 412 of an acre and comprises the cleared
area which was the subject of a Clearance Order recently made by
the Rorough Council, as well as three cottages and the Ebenezer
Chapel, abutting on Christchurch Passage.