Purpose

To consider renewing the additional licensing – houses in
multiple occupation designation.

Content

DECISION
 

1.   
Note the results of the consultation undertaken in relation
to the proposed Additional Licensing Scheme as summarised in the
report.
 

2.   
Designate all wards in the Borough as subject to Additional
Licensing under section 56(1) of the Housing Act 2004 in relation
to multiple-occupied properties occupied by three or more persons
in two or more households where some or all the facilities are
shared. Such designation to take effect from 1st April
2024 and to last for five years unless revoked before
then.
 

3.   
Agree the fee structure for the Additional Licensing Scheme
as set out in in the report, with the fees being determined during
the budget setting process for 24/25. The application fee will be
apportioned for administrative and enforcement costs.
 

4.   
Agree the Additional Licensing Scheme licence conditions, fit
and proper person protocol and private rental property standards as
detailed for adoption at the commencement of the new designation.
The revised private rental property standards, revised conditions
and fit and proper person protocol will also apply as necessary, to
the mandatory Houses in Multiple Occupation, current Additional
Licensing  and Selective Licensing
schemes from the 1st January
2024.  
 

5.   
To delegate the Corporate Director Communities authority to
issue the required statutory notifications in relation to the
commencement of the Additional Licensing Scheme
designation.
 

6.   
To agree that there are no exemptions apart for the statutory
exemptions.
 
Action by:
CORPORATE DIRECTOR, COMMUNITIES
(RAJ MISTRY)
Head of Environmental Health and Trading Standards (David
Tolley)