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Hampstead 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hampstead Borough]
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HOUSING SLUM CLEARANCE PROGRAMME. 1956-60 The following is the list of properties comprised in the Council's approved slum clearance programme made in accordance with Section 1 of the Housing Repairs and Rents Act, 1954.
| No. of Dwellings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Mews | 24 | |
| Quex Mews | 5 | |
| Colas Mews | 8 | |
| Elizabeth Mews | 14 | |
| Steeles Mews North | 7 | |
| Cottage Mews | 4 | |
| Flask Walk (24, 26, 28) | 3 | |
| New End (36, 38, 40) | 3 | |
| Loveridge Mews | 8 | |
| TOTAL:- | 76 | |
* Nos. 20, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27, Elizabeth Mews have now
been deleted from the programme. (None of these premises
is used for human habitation.)
To be dealt with by the London County Council.
Colas Mews was officially Represented pursuant to
Section 25 of the Housing Act, 1936 as being unfit for human
habitation and that the most satisfactory method of dealing
with the conditions in the area was the demolition of all the
buildings therein.
This matter was the subject of an objection by the
individual Owner of seven of the premises, Nos. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9,
11 and 12, Colas Mews and a private local Inquiry was ordered
by the Minister of Housing & Local Government.
The Clearance Order was subsequently confirmed by
the Minister without modification.
The Colas Mews Clearance Order, 1956 became effective
on the 22nd December, 1956 and appropriate measures are being
taken to secure the complete demolition and clearance of all
the premises comprised in the area.
The following photograph gives a general impression
of the conditions existing at Colas Mews.