Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 14, 2025

Purpose: To consider the outcomes of public and stakeholder consultation with respect to the introduction of Additional House in Multiple Occupation (HMO’s); and to approve the commencement of an Additional Licensing scheme for the county as a whole.

Content: (a)       That Cabinet considered the outcomes of the public consultation with respect to Additional Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licensing for Flintshire;   (b)       That Cabinet approve the commencement of Additional Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licencing for Flintshire by designating the area of Flintshire County as being subject to additional licencing in relation to HMOs that meet the criteria set out the report; and   (c)        That delegate authority be given to the Chief Officer to issue licences to Additional Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO’s) in accordance with the necessary legal requirements laid out in the Housing Act 2004.