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lights, the depth of the space in front of that window
may be reduced to not less than one foot.
(iii) If the space is below the general level of the ground
within nine feet from the window so much of it as
satisfies the foregoing requirements of this regulation
shall be properly paved with impervious material and
effectually drained, and the paved surface shall be at
least six inches below the level of the bottom of the
sill of the window.
Nothing in this Regulation shall prohibit the placing in or over
such open space of any steps necessary for access to any part
of the building in which the room is contained, provided they are
not placed over or across any window satisfying the requirements
of the preceding Regulations.
80 From and after the date on which the Minister of Housing
and Local Government consents to the foregoing regulations the
Regulations under Section 17(7) which were prescribed by the
Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of the Metropolitan Borough of
Hampstead on 4th May, 1911 , and consented to by the Minister
on 5th July, 1911, shall be revoked. "
Housing Act, 195 7
The following action was taken regarding Closing Orders,
during 1961:-
No. of basements-closed and occupiers rehoused 8
No. of basement premises made fit and Closing
Orders determined 3
Permission given for use of basement for storage
purposes 1
Closing Orders in respect of other houses or parts
of houses 24
Closed mews premises made fit and permission
given for use as offices 1
Housing Act, 1961
Part II of this Act is designed "to confer further power on
local authorities as regards houses let in lodgings or occupied by