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declared the premises to be a clearance area. This area is part of a
terrace of four houses, the fourth house. No. 3, being fit for habitation.
The main defects of these houses being, disrepair, dampness, absence
of ventilated food stores and drainage. The Council has not yet
decided whether a closing order or compulsory purchase order will be
made in respect of this area.
9 Edward Grove. A report was made to the Committee in December
1960 with regard to these premises. After consideration of the report,
the list of defects and estimates of cost of repair attached thereto
the Council decided that the cost of repairs was unreasonable and that
the premises were unfit for habitation. The Council subsequently made
a demolition order in April. The main defects in this property were
disrepair, dampness and absence of ventilated food store. The
premises have not yet been demolished.
43 Lancaster Road. A report was submitted to the Committee in
January, 1961 which stated that the premises were in an extremely
dilapidated condition and that very extensive repairs and rebuilding
would be required if the premises were to be rendered reasonably fit
for habitation. An approximate estimate of the cost of such work
was given in the report.
The Committee considered the report and having complied with
the provisions of the Housing Act, 1957 decided to make a demolition
order in respect of this property. The premises have not yet been
demolished.
20 & 22 Lancaster Road. A report on these premises was submitted
to the Committee in February in which it was stated that the premises
were unfit for habitation by reason of disrepair, dampness, etc. An
estimate of the cost of works required to render the premises reasonably
fit was attached to the report.
The Committee after having considered the report and complying
with the provisions of the Housing Act, 1957, decided to make
demolition orders in respect of these properties. The orders were
made in May. The premises have not yet been demolished.
101 East Barnet Road. A report on these premises was submitted
to the Committee in January in which the condition of the premises
was detailed, an estimate of the cost of works required to render the
premises reasonably fit was attached. The Committee after consideration
of this report and complying with the provisions of the Housing
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