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Housing Act, 1930. During 1932 by this means six houses were
demolished, and at the beginning of 1933 there remained twenty-two
houses on the south side and fourteen on the north (six of the latter
being temporary-licensed buildings in a good state of repair). Sixteen
houses have been demolished in consequence of Demolition Orders
during 1933, and in addition three have been demolished voluntarily
by the owner in anticipation of statutory action by the Council.
The south side of the Gardens has now been cleared of houses,
with the exception of the three brick buildings. These are in a
fair state of repair and are provided with the water-carriage system
of drainage. Steps are being taken, however, by the owner to
get possession of the houses (one is already vacant) so that the whole
of the site may be used for the building of factories.
The houses on the north side of the road are to be dealt with
during the coming year.
The photographs on page 71 give some idea of the type and
condition of the houses referred to.
Clearance Areas.— One small area ("Nursery Cottages"
in Hiteham Road) consisting of twelve houses, declared by the
Council as a Clearance Area in 1932, was finally dealt with during
the year. The houses have been demolished and the site cleared.
A photograph is given on page 73.
Demolition.— In addition to Demolition Orders referred to
under Lea Bridge Gardens, Orders were made by the Council
regarding Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Coopers Cottages, High Road,
Leytonstone ; No. 153, Cathall Road ; and No. 12, Browning Road.
All the houses were demolished by the end of the year except the
last named, the Order not having expired.
A photograph is given on page 73 of the Coopers Cottages
houses, which were situated in a narrow court leading from the
main road, with stables immediately in front of them.
House-to-Hottse Inspection.— The houses in the undermentioned
roads have been inspected during the year. Apart from
those scheduled and referred to under Demolition, it has not
been found necessary to take statutory action. The defects found
are among those mentioned in the table following, and these were
remedied as the result of preliminary notices served on the owners
concerned.