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Number
Section 11. Houses which on inspection were considered to
be unfit for human habitation 559*
„ Houses represented 35
„ Demolition Orders made 2
„ Closing Orders—Section 11 as amended by the
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions)
Act, 1953 9
* This figure refers to houses inspected pursuant to action under Section 1 of the Housing
Repairs and Rents Act, 1954, and includes houses suitable for proceedings under Section 3 of
this Act and Section 9 of the Housing Act, 1936.
Section 11. Houses in respect of which an Undertaking
was accepted 6
„ Houses demolished 5
Section 12. Representations made with a view to the
making of Closing Orders :
(a) underground rooms 135
(b) parts of buildings 12
„ Closing Orders made :
(a) underground rooms 47
(b) parts of buildings 5
„ Undertakings accepted 3
„ Closing Orders determined upon the comple—
tion of necessary work 2
„ Undertakings cancelled upon the completion
of necessary work 3
Licences authorising temporary overcrowding.
Five licences were granted under Section 61 of the Housing Act, 1936,
authorising overcrowding ; 1 for a period of six months and 4 for a period of 3
months. In 4 cases these constituted renewals of licences which had expired.
One application for a licence was not granted.
The total number of dwellings affected was 3.
Town and Country Planning (Housing Accommodation) Direction 1952.
In accordance with this Direction the Council is consulted by the London
County Council before consideration is given to applications received for a change of
user from a dwelling to another purpose. In this connection 19 investigations were
carried out by this Department.