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Slum Clearance
The Slum Clearance Programme was resumed during the year
and the following areas were dealt with:—
(a) 306-324, Friern Barnet Lane, N.20. (10 houses).
Vine and Oak Cottages, Totteridge Lane, N.20. (2 houses).
These two areas were represented to the Council and
confirmed by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government.
(b) 1291 and 1293, High Road, N.20; 1-8, Solomons Terrace,
N.20. (10 houses).
This area was represented, but confirmation was being
awaited at the end of the year, pending the result of a
hearing arising from an appeal to the Minister from the
occupier of 1291 High Road, N.20.
(c) 1-10 (inclusive), Belgrave Terrace, N.12; 4-10 (even),
Stanhope Road, N.12. (14 houses).
This area was inspected and represented to the Council
towards the end of the year and negotiations were proceeding
in an endeavour to purchase from the owner.
727 and 729, High Road, N.12
These two houses were found to be in a very dilapidated condition
and incapable of being made fit for human habitation at reasonable
cost. These were dealt with informally by arrangement with
the owner, both premises being vacated. The owner proposes to
demolish them at some future date, and to erect business premises
upon the site.
Housing Repairs and Rents Act, 1954
Repairs increase and Certificates of Disrepair.
The following table shows the particulars of applications received
during the portion of the year in which the Act was in operation:—
Number of Applications for Certificates of Disrepair 2
Number of Certificates issued 1
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