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SECTION D. —HOUSING.
1. Unfit Houses.
The Clearance Order made in respect of Nos. 4-10 (consecutive)
Wellington Place in 1962 became the subject of a public enquiry in
July 1963, and the Minister confirmed the Order in September, 1963.
The properties Nos. 1-28 (consecutive) Wilton Avenue were represented
as a Clearance Area during the year and a Compulsory
Purchase Order was made by the Council.
Fifteen dwellings were reported as being unfit for human habitation
and not capable of repair at reasonable expense, namely:
Basement, 94, Kew Road.
2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10, Waterloo Place.
21, St. John's Road.
52, Sheen Park.
2, Lonsdale Mews.
Basement, 68, Kew Green.
3a, Vine Cottages, Petersham Road.
Basement, 25, Queen's Road.
Basement, 30, The Green.
By the end of the year Closing Orders had been made in respect of
6, Waterloo Place, 21, St. John's Road, Basement, 68, Kew Green
and Basement, 94, Kew Road.
Closing Orders were cancelled in respect of two dwellings which
had been made fit for human habitation, namely, 310, Kew Road
(Order dated 13th December, 1961) and Basement, 15, Onslow Road
(Order dated 7th May, 1936).
A further survey of the Borough was made during the year and the
Council received a report on the estimated number of unfit houses
which have still to be inspected and represented for action.
2. Houses in Multiple Occupation.
The implementation of the Housing Act, 1961 made further progress
during the year when the Council approved a guide setting
out standards of amenities for houses in multiple occupation. The
standards provide for each living-room, bedroom and kitchen having
adequate natural lighting and ventilation; each letting is required to
have a sink and water supply, cooking facilities and a ventilated larder
provided within the letting; baths and W.C's. are required on a scale
of at least one fitting for eight occupiers.