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Future Programme.
The erection of 8 one-bedroom flats and 2 two-bedroom flats in
Stuart Road and Raleigh Road respectively, are nearing completion.
Following the demolition of the 22 prefabricated bungalows in
Peldon Avenue, the redevelopment of this site to provide 100 units
of accommodation has commenced.
As to the future, the temporary bungalows occupying the Ham
Close site are to be demolished in stages ultimately giving a redevelopment
of 229 units of accommodation. Planning permission has also
been granted for the erection of 14 maisonettes on land adjoining
Argyll House in Ham Street, and 6 flats at the northern end of King's
Farm Avenue.
5. Housing Act, 1936: Unfit Houses.
During the year a group of 8 almshouses was inspected and
represented for action under Section 25, Housing Act, 1936. A
Clearance Order in respect of these properties was made by the
Council in February, and was confirmed by the Minister in October.
The demolition of these houses had not been started by the end of
the year.
Two individual unfit houses were inspected during the year. In
one instance the owner voluntarily demolished the property and
cleared the site without recourse to statutory action, and in the other
instance the owners voluntarily undertook not to allow the property
to be used for human habitation.
6. Housing Repairs and Rents Act, 1954.
Part II of the Housing Repairs and Rents Act 1954, allows a
"repair increase" of the rents of controlled houses, given certain
conditions, and under Section 26, power is given to the local authority
. to grant certificates of disrepair if a house is not in good repair or is
unsuitable for occupation having regard to the standard laid down
in the Act. The granting of a certificate of disrepair by the local
authority must be preceded by an application from the tenant after
the landlord has claimed a repairs increase in rent.