Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 23, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Recommendations: 1.1 To note the evidence relating to problems being caused by poorly managed HMOs and privately rented accommodation in as described the Islington PRS Housing Stock Condition and Stressors Report in appendix 8 1.2 To note the evidence for consulting people who may be affected by a designation under sections 56 and s80 Housing Act in Appendix 7 1.3 To note the outcome of the consultation set out appendix 1 1.4 To note the council’s response to the consultation set out in appendix 2 1.5 To exercise its powers under s56 Housing Act 2004 and designate the borough of Islington as an area subject to additional licensing of the following types of HMOs: • houses and flats occupied by three or four persons who are not members of the same family and who share kitchen and/or bathroom facilities • buildings converted into two or more flats where the conversion does not comply with the appropriate building standards (those applied in 1991 or later) where all the flats are privately rented and in single ownership 1.6 To exercise its powers under s80 Housing Act 2004 and designate the following wards within the London Borough of Islington as an area subject to selective licensing: Barnsbury, Caledonian, Tufnell Park, Mildmay, Highbury, Junction, and Laycock as indicated in the map in Appendix 5 1.7 To note that in response to consultation further detailed work is being undertaken about the general conditions specified in section 80(6) Housing Act 2004 within Canonbury and Clerkenwell wards. 1.8 To agree the proposed property licence conditions in appendix 3 that landlords would be required to adhere to as part of the schemes and delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Homes and Neighbourhoods, following consultation with Executive Member for Homes and Neighbourhoods, to periodically review licence conditions and determine any change for the duration of the additional HMO licensing and selective schemes. 1.9 To agree the licence fee structure as set out at Appendix 4 of the report and delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Homes and Neighbourhoods, following consultation with Executive Member for Homes and Neighbourhoods, to periodically review the fee structure and determine any change for the duration of the additional HMO licensing and selective schemes.     Decisions: 1. AGREED recommendations. 2. That officers be thanked for their considerable work on this project.   Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report Other options considered – as detailed in the report Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none