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Three hundred visits of inspection were made by
the inspector during the survey and the owners
willingly co-operated by carrying out a considerable
amount of work, as the result of which all the houses
are now reasonably fit for human habitation, in
accordance with the provisions of the Housing Act,
except two cottages which the owners have agreed to
demolish.
Church Path. This street consists of 43 houses and
is inhabited by 238 persons.
The structure of the houses is in fair condition ;
the drainage is in good condition and has been modernised
during recent years in some cases. During the
survey 200 visits of inspection were made during
1931.
The owners have carried out a considerable amount
of work as a result of the survey, and all the houses
are now reasonably fit for human habitation.
Albert Mews. This mews, which consists of 11
houses, mostly occupied by street traders for residential
and business purposes was surveyed during
1931. Considerable improvements are being carried
out as a result of the survey, but as these were not
commenced until early in 1932 they will be described
in the Annual Report for that year.
Heckfield Place Area. This area, comprising
Heckfield Place, Walham Avenue, Lodge Avenue and
Rock Avenue was surveyed during 1931 by the staffs
of the Borough Council and the London County Council
in connection with a suggestion by the Borough Council
that the County Council should consider the advisability
of declaring the area an Improvement area under
the Housing Act, 1930. No definite decision has been
arrived at by the London County Council.