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Hampstead 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hampstead Borough]
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drawings, etc., and to take steps to obtain the approvals of the London
County Council as to Town Planning, etc. In view of the fact that
the question of the reinstatement of the Chapel on the site has been
disposed of, it has been possible to make provision for an increased
number of dwellings above that at first contemplated and the number
now planned is 24 flats as compared with 20 in the original proposal.
In addition, three shops will be provided.
Housing Consolidated Regulations, 1925.
These Regulations, with amendments made in 1932 provide, inter
alia, for the systematic recording of houses inspected in pursuance of
Section 8 of the Act of 1925 which was subsequently repealed and reenacted
in Section 5 of the Housing Act, 1936.
A card register indicating the defects scheduled in the Regulations
is being compiled of the houses inspected.
During 1938, 158 houses were inspected and recorded in this connection.
165 inspections were made for the purpose.
| 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) Premises found to comply with Underground Room Requirements | 63 | 126 | 135 |
| (2) Premises found not to comply, but which can be made to comply | 183 | 239 | 180 |
| (3) Premises found not to comply, and cannot be made to comply (i.e., Closure only alternative, action deferred pending provision of satisfactory accommodation) | 65 | 33 | 47 |
| (4) Premises found which do not comply in minor details only (no action contemplated) | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| (5) Premises found to be used for purpose other than for human habitation, or unoccupied | 26 | 14 | 20 |
| 345 | 415 | 384 |