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Applications for rehousing
The number of cases dealt with by the public health department
during the year was as follows:—
(a) Lewisham Borough Council housing applications—
Number visited 2,995
Number found overcrowded 1,056
Insanitary conditions found 516
(b) London County Council housing applications-
Number visited 708
Number found overcrowded 282
{c) Housing applications referred from other authorities—
Number visited 264
Number found overcrowded 37
(d) Inspected on request of occupier—
Number visited 74
Number found overcrowded 26
Total visited 4,041
Total overcrowded 1,401
Housing Act, 1936
Closing Orders were made in respect of the following houses or
Darts of houses:—
42, Belmont Park.
33, Blessington Road.
8, Dartmouth Row.
44, Lee Terrace.
344, Lee High Road.
One closing order, in respect of 11, Blythe Vale, was varied.
Demolition orders were made in respect of the following premises:—
80, 82, 84, Blackheath Hill.
395, 397, Southend Lane.
391, 393, 399-405, Southend Lane.