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Housing Act, 1936, Section 62
Applications for "permitted number" were received from
landlords and Certificates issued during the year respecting 4
lettings.
Local Land Charges
Enquiries relating to outstanding sanitary notices were dealt
with in 1,525 cases.
Clearance Areas
In the Report for 1955, the position was discussed up to and
including the Chingford Lane Clearance Areas.
In December, 1955, the West Street and St. Stephen's Road
area was officially represented to and agreed by the Council. The
Representation covered two contiguous areas comprising 64
dwellings, and nine of these were acquired by the Council before
the Inquiry.
In January, 1957, all the dwellings were confirmed as "red"
property except for four dwellings coloured "grey." The census
showed that there were 53 per cent, under occupation according
to the permitted numbers.
In June, 1956, official Representations were made in regard
to the Newman, Southcote and Tenby Road areas and comprising
102 dwellings. The census showed there were 54 per cent, under
occupation according to the permitted numbers. The Inquiry in
regard to these areas was held on the 5th March, 1957.
In October, 1956, official Representation was made in regard
to the Parkstone/Wyatts Lane areas comprising 20 dwellings. The
census showed 56 per cent, under occupation according to the permitted
numbers. The Inquiry has not yet been held.
At the end of the year surveys were being done in respect
of parts of Brunner Road, South Grove, and Side Road, and official
Representation will be made in 1957. This area will comprise
approximately 59 dwellings.