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SECTION D. —HOUSING.
1. Unfit Houses.
Nos. 1-5 (consecutive) The Bench, Ham, were represented as an
unfit area during the year and the Clearance Order was confirmed by
the Minister in October, 1964. Nos. 1-7 (consecutive) Paradise
Cottages were also represented as a Clearance Area and in this
instance the Council decided to make a compulsory purchase order.
Five dwellings were reported as being unfit for human habitation
and not capable of repair at reasonable expense, namely:—
Basement, 31, Kew Green.
Basement, 316, Kew Road.
Basement, 41, Hill Rise.
Basement, 29, Church Road.
7, Albert Road.
During the year Closing Orders were made in respect of 3a, Vine
Cottages, Petersham Road and Basement, 316, Kew Road; an undertaking
was accepted to carry out repairs at Basement, 31, Kew Green,
and an undertaking in respect of Basement, 25, Queen's Road, was
given that the premises would not be used for human habitation.
A Closing Order in respect of Basement, 91, Church Road, and an
undertaking to effect repairs at 7 and 7a, Kew Foot Road were
cancelled after the premises had been made fit for human habitation.
2. Houses in Multiple Occupation.
Further progress was made during the year by co-operation with
owners of houses in multiple occupation, whereby improvements were
made in the standard of amenities provided in such houses.
3. Council Houses.
Number of dwellings owned by the Local Authority as at 31st
December, 1964:—
Number of houses 1,337
Number of flats 745
Total 2,082
Total number of houses erected
post-war, 31st December, 1964. Temporary bungalows 179
Permanent Houses 498
Permanent Flats 568
1,066
1,245
Since 1956, 137 prefabricated bungalows have been
demolished and 2 taken over for other uses 139
Total 1,106
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