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4 Housing Act, 1957 - Part IV - Overcrowding
(a) (1) Number of dwellings overcrowded at the
year-end 45
(2) Number of families dwelling therein 97
(3) Number of persons dwelling therein (i.e.
Equivalent number of adults) 261
(b) Number of new cases of overcrowding reported
during the year 26
(c) (1) Number of cases of overcrowding relieved 37
(2) Number of persons concerned in such cases
(i.e. Equivalent number of adults) 114½
(d) Particulars of any case in which dwelling-houses have
have again become overcrowded after the local
authority have taken steps for the abatement of
overcrowding Nil
These figures are based on the known cases of statutory overcrowding,
and are obtained from cases discovered during routine inspections of
dwellings, applications made for Council housing accommodation, and on
information received in the Department, all of which have been checked
by your Inspectorial Staff at the year-end.
During the year 281 visits were made to dwelling-houses in respect
of overcrowding enquiries and permitted number of occupants.
The 37 cases of overcrowding abated were relieved by the following
means:-
(a) Rehoused by the Borough Council 21
(b) Reduction in number of occupants 2
(c) Other accommodation obtained on own
initiative 13
(d) Rehoused by other Local Authorities 1
5. Housing Act, 1957 - Section 16
(A) 5, 6, and 7 Bishops Place, Lind Road, Sutton.
A representation was made to the Borough Council on the 29th
September, 1964, in respect of three houses known as 5, 6, and 7
Bishops Place, Lind Road, Sutton.
These houses were considered to be unfit for human habitation
and not capable of being rendered fit at a reasonable expense. The
Council accordingly instructed that the necessary notices be served
under Section 16 of the Act. Notices were duly served, and an undertaking
from the Owner of the properties not to re-let on becoming
vacant was awaited at the year end.
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