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SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA
The Chief Public Health Inspector reports as follows:—
Housing Act, 1957
In clearance of unfit houses, I am pleased to say that the major
part of the five-year programme, originated in 1955, has been completed,
and the properties named below include most of the few
remaining dwellings on which action has been taken under that
programme. There are, of course, several which have come to our
notice since 1955.
Properties which were considered in the Report of the Medical
Officer of Health for 1958, but where no action was finalised will
be dealt with before setting out the work done in 1959.
17, Victoria Road. This house was considered in 1958 as being
suitable for demolition, but a final decision was deferred on account
of the mortgagor's agent wishing to submit a specification for its
reconditioning. The agents did not, however, submit a specification,
and in January, 1959, the Public Health Committee made a demolition
order.
63, Wynndale Road. The difficulty found in rehousing people in
the borough was reflected in this case, consequently demolition was
not possible during 1959.
Demolitions. The following houses were demolished during 1959:—
14, Horn Lane, Woodford Green.
19, George Lane, E.18.
6, Albert Road, E.18.
62 and 62a, Prospect Road, Woodford Green.
7 and 9, Voluntary Place, Wanstead, E.ll.
17, Victoria Road, E.18.
The demolition of Nos. 7 and 9, Voluntary Place was undertaken
by contractors acting on behalf of the owners. The firm failed to
complete the work consequently the Borough Engineer was asked
to carry out the remainder of the demolition.
Clearance Areas. Section 42 of the Housing Act, 1957, provides
that a local authority, upon consideration of an official representation
or other information are satisfied that the houses in that area are unfit
for human habitation, etc., and that the most satisfactory method of
dealing with the conditions is the demolition of the buildings within
that area, may make a clearance order.
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