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124, Brunswick Street.
A Demolition Order under Section 19 of the Housing Act, 1930,
was made by the Council on 25th January, 1934. In view of this
house being in a possible area, nothing further has been done.
2,4, and 6, Glaucus Street.
Represented by Medical Officer of Health 3rd March, 1934,
Premises abandoned. Ownership cannot be ascertained.
(b) Underground Rooms used for Sleeping Purposes.
Under the provisions of Section 20 of the Housing Ac , 1930, Orders
prohibiting the use of underground rooms for sleeping purposes were made
by the Council regarding the following premises:—
40, Bow Road—Front basement room.
43, Milton Road—Front basement room.
Conversion of Flats into Houses.
The London County Council asked for the views of the Borough
Council regarding the proposal of the Kensington Borough Council that
steps should be taken to secure the introduction of legislation to enable
the appropriate local authorities to make and enforce byelaws to control
the conversion of houses into flatlets in such a way as to ensure hygienic
conditions, and enable local authorities to secure hygiene and good
management during the occupation of the flatlets.
The London County Council were informed that the Borough Council
supported the suggestion and were of the opinion that any proposed byelaws
should include the four following points:—
1. No overcrowding.
2. Proper sanitary conveniences (water supply, etc., to each flat).
3. Proper accommodation for storage and cooking of food.
4. Plans should be submitted to the local authority before any such
conversion.