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being unfit for human habitation; an undertaking to carry out repairs
was made by the owner of one property (82, Church Road) and
accepted by the Council. Undertakings in respect of the other two
properties were anticipated early in 1960.
During the year one Closing Order was determined (11, Park
Road) and one undertaking cancelled (11, Mount Ararat Road) as
in each case the owner had carried out works of repair which rendered
the basements fit for human habitation.
4. Overcrowding.
Overcrowding is still considerable throughout the Borough. The
points scheme of House allocation usually covers the worst of these
cases and their overcrowded conditions are relieved as and when
houses are available.
5. Council Houses.
Total number of houses erected
post-war to 31st December,
1959 Temporary bungalows 179
Permanent houses 485 847
Permanent flats 362
1026
During 1957 and 1958, 55 Temporary Bungalows in Peldon
Avenue and Ham Close were demolished and one taken
over for use as a dental clinic by the Surrey County Council 56
970
Total number included in above,
erected in 1959 Permanent houses Nil
Permanent flats 114
Total number of families rehoused in 1959 108
Total number of families still on Waiting List at December
31st, 1959 393
Applications from aged persons as at 31st December, 1959.
(List under review January, 1960) 333
Current Building Programme.
By the end of March 1960, 64 1-bedroomed flats on the Lower
Mortlake Road site (Finucane Court) will be ready for occupation