Cabinet Sub Committee - Houses in Multiple Occupation and Selective Licensing

This Cabinet Sub Committee is responsible for making final decisions on applications for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and Selective Licensing that the Director of Operations and Regulatory Services cannot grant. It also considers decisions to refuse or revoke such licences. The committee's remit includes the selective licensing of properties in the Byker Old Town and Greater High Cross areas, with a current scheme running from October 2021 to September 2026. Its decisions directly affect property owners and tenants within these designated areas.