From the minutes of the
Allotments Committee
July 8, 1948

The Canons

I have made a survey of The Canons with respect to its present condition, and have to report that the house is, generally, in a dilapidated state owing to:-

(a) the property not being fully occupied;
(b) the defective state of the roof;
(c) windows and doors not being fully weatherproof.

Essential external repairs would cost approximately £300, and internal repairs and decorations about £700. In my opinion the total amount recoverable from the War Damage Commission in respect of war damage repair would be between £100 and £150.

The following is a summary of the accommodation, references being to the plans which I lay before you.

Basement
Room No.	Remarks
1	Caretaker’s living room
2	Unused. Suitable only for storage.
3	Unused. Suitable only for storage.
4	Coal storage
5	Coal storage
6	Larder. Suitable for storage.
7	Caretaker’s scullery
8	Ladies’ lavatory
9	Suitable only for storage.
10	Suitable only for storage.
Ground Floor
Room No.	Remarks
11	Entrance hall
12	Used by Scouts
13	Suitable for use when repaired
14	Suitable for use when repaired
15	Used for dressing accommodation, etc.
16	Used by Scouts
16A	Used by Scouts
17	Storage
17A	Caretaker’s W.C.
First Floor
Room No.	Remarks
18	Caretaker’s bedroom
19	Caretaker’s bedroom
20	Caretaker’s living room
21	Suitable for use when repaired
22	Used by Athletic Clubs
23	Used by Athletic Clubs
24	Used by Athletic Clubs
Attic Floor
Room No.	Remarks
25	Suitable for use when repaired
26	Suitable for use when repaired
27	Suitable for storage.
28	Suitable for use when repaired
29	Suitable for use when repaired
30	Suitable for use when repaired
31	Suitable for use when repaired

Yours obediently,
Riley Schofield,
Borough Engineer and Surveyor.

Resolved – That the Borough Engineer be instructed to carry out the repairs suggested.

Source: Proceedings of the Council and committees, Mitcham Borough Council, Volume 14 1947-48, pages 723-4

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