Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 10, 2025

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.