Selective Licensing of Privately Rented Houses in Byker Old Town and Greater High Cross 2026 Proposal

July 14, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Approved View on council website
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Purpose

Cabinet is being asked to:
• Approve a public consultation on a proposed Selective scheme
in the Byker and High Cross areas of the City based on the
statutory requirements that there is deprivation and high levels of
anti-social behaviour in these areas compared to other parts of the
City.
• Agree that a report be brought back to cabinet following
consultation to provide an update on the findings and proposed next
steps of whether or not to redesignate.

Content

Cabinet agreed to:
 

i) 
Approve a public consultation on a proposed Selective Scheme in the
Byker and High Cross areas of the City based on the statutory
requirements that there is deprivation and high-levels of
anti-social behaviour in these areas compared to other parts of the
City.

 

ii) 
A report being brought back to Cabinet following consultation to
provide an update on the findings and proposed next steps.

Supporting Documents

4. Selective Licensing Byker High Cross Cabinet Report.pdf
4.1 Implementation Evidence Report Byker HC - Consult.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date14 Jul 2025
Subject to call-inYes