Purpose

The report sets out the Council's policy for
the setting of HMO licence fees, the duration of an HMO licence and
the policy on amenity standards for all HMOs. The report recommends
the approval of these policies, the setting of the new fees and the
extension of the duration of an HMO licence from three years to
five years.

Content

The
purpose of the report was to review the HMO Licensing fees and the
licence period.
 
Councillor Andrea Pellegram, Cabinet Member for Environment and
Regulatory Services, introduced the report.
 
The
recommendations were proposed by Councillor Andrea Pellegram and
seconded by Councillor Patrick Coleman
 
RESOLVED that CABINET:

Amended the HMO Licence Fees as set out in the Report and agreed
that new fees would apply from 1st September 2025;
Approved the HMO licence period increase from 3 years to 5
years.

 
Voting Record:
6
For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain.