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76 Report of the Medical Officer of Health for 1931.
As it is proposed to develop the site for re-housing purposes
the Council made a Compulsory Purchase Order which was the
subject of a Public Inquiry held by the Minister of Health on
the 13th May. The Minister confirmed the Order and negotiations
are now proceeding for the acquisition of the property.
Angel Court Area.— This are consists of 1, 2 and 3, Angel
Court and 7 and 9, High Street, Roehampton, which are built
round a small Court. These five houses are all unfit for habitation
and are structurally unsound. A Clearance Order has
been made in respect of the area and this has been confirmed
by the Minister without Inquiry. The five houses are now
vacated.
Henry's Place Area.— This area consisted of 1, 2, 3 and
4, Henry's Place, and were four old houses leading out a cul-desac.
The Clearance Order made in respect of the area was confirmed
by the Minister without Inquiry and the houses have
now been demolished by the owner.
Memel Place Area.— This area consists of three old houses
adjoining Henry's Place. A Clearance Order has been made and
confirmed by the Minister without Inquiry. Two of the houses
have been vacated.
Dutch Yard Area.— This area consists of eighteen houses
including 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Dutch Yard, 1 to 5, Red Lion Square,
and 1 to 8, Garden Place, built round an irregular Court off High
Street, Wandsworth. A Clearance Order has been made and
the Minister has held a Public Inquiry on the Order but he has not
yet intimated his decision.
Stockwell Court Area.— This area consists of seven houses,
known as 1 to 7, Stockwell Court, which are situated in a narrow
alleyway leading out of High Street Wandsworth. A Clearance Order
made by the Council for this area was confirmed by the Minister
without Inquiry. Four of the houses have been demolished.
Carter's Yard Area.— This area consists of three houses
known as 1, 2 and 3, Carter's Yard, which is a passageway leading
out of High Street, Wandsworth. A Clearance Order made by the