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Finsbury Park Area. Extensive war damage occurred here and the
main housing effort has in consequence been concentrated in this
neighbourhood. The following are the figures:—
No. of new dwellings in hand or completed 262
Additional number contemplated 58
Total 320
There is little doubt that as a result of the Council's efforts a considerable
improvement in layout and amenities has been achieved. An amended
Master Plan is being prepared for the redevelopment of the remaining
land and will include proposals for establishing a small neighbourhood
unit in this partly isolated portion of the Borough.
The Campsboume Area. This comprehensive scheme involves an area
of 16.08 acres for residential purposes and the ultimate demolition of
approximately 450 properties, many of which are below standard and
overcrowded. The Master Plan provided for new accommodation as
follows:—
houses
2-bedroom 66
3-bedroom 4
4-bedroom (Licensed premises) 1
71
flats
1-bedroom 28
2-bedroom 250
3-bedroom 47
325
aged persons dwellings 40
Had it not been for the war, work would no doubt have been begun
some years ago, but a start has now been made on this very necessary
scheme.
The Brook Road part of the area was cleared under the Housing Act
1936 (Section 25) and flats are now being erected on the site. The second
section for the clearance in the Campsbourne area was represented by
the Medical Officer of Health on 11th April, 1951.
The Council submitted a Compulsory Purchase Order for confirmation
by the Minister of Local Government and Planning and as seven objections
were made a local enquiry was held in the Town Hall on the 24th July,
1951.
Population. The redevelopment of the Borough is planned to provide
for a population of 80,000 people. This would give an average density of
40 persons per acre in the western half and 70 in the eastern half of the
Borough.
Demand for Land. The building of new houses is in itself insufficient.
Work, schools, shops and social services must be available and there are
still large unsatisfied demands for land for education and health services,
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