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Within Outside
hardcore of Register hardcore of Register
Accommodation No. of Per No. of Per
required applications cent. applications cent.
1-bedroom 912 29 1,508 38
2-bedroom 1,289 42 1,732 43
3-bedroom 772 25 732 18
4-bedroom 130 4 53 1
3,103 100% 4,025 100%
Summary
No. of Per
applications cent.
1-bedroom 2,420 34
2-bedroom 3,021 42
3-bedroom 1,504 21
4-bedroom 183 3
Total number of applications 7,128 100%
TYPES OF DWELLINGS AND DENSITY
On examining the statistics the Committee reached the con'
clusion that the basic need was in the region of 3,000 dwellings, the
remaining applicants to be dealt with as and when they come within
the higher range of the points scheme. Moreover, the Committee
felt that new dwellings should, unless and until otherwise decided,
be of the one bedroom and two-bedroom type, which gives the
maximum flexibility in rehousing, including transfers from under
occupied property. It was also agreed that a density figure of 100
persons per acre should be accepted as a general standard.
Temporary Housing Sites. The following proposals were made
to the Committee on the redevelopment of temporary housing
sites:—