Purpose

Consultation outcome and implementation
decision

The decision to consult on the proposals was approved by Cabinet in
April 2025

Content

RESOLVED:
3.1  To
consider and have regard to the evidence supporting the
 
implementation of Selective and Additional HMO Licensing schemes
as
 
detailed in the Property Licensing Schemes Implementation
Evidence
 
Report (Appendix 1).

3.2  To consider the
outcome of the consultation process detailed in the
Consultation Report (Appendix 2), the representations received and
the Council’s consideration and response to these
representations (Appendix 3).

3.3  To note that the
document to support undertaking this public consultation
(consultation evidence pack) (Appendix 4) and Housing Conditions
and Stressors Report (Appendix 5) highlight the scale of problems
arising from poorly managed private rented properties, identifies
the objectives that the proposed licensing schemes would help the
Council achieve and alternatives to licensing which have been
considered.

3.4  Upon consideration
of the matters at 3.1 and 3.2 above and using its
powers under section 56 of the Housing Act 2004, agree to designate
a new Additional Licensing area of the whole of the London borough
of Hackney as delineated and edged purple on the map in the draft
designation in Appendix 6 to come into force on 01 May 2026 for a
five-year period.
 
3.5  Upon consideration
of the matters at 3.1 and 3.2 above and using its
powers under section 80 of the Housing Act 2004, to designate a new
Selective Licensing area in the seventeen ward areas of
Brownswood, Cazenove, Clissold,
Dalston, De Beauvoir, Hackney Central,
Hackney Downs, Hackney Wick, Homerton,
King's Park, Lea Bridge, London Fields, Shacklewell, Springfield, Stamford Hill West, Stoke
Newington, and Victoria as delineated and highlighted purple on the
map in the draft designation in Appendix 7 to come into force on 01
May 2026 for a five-year period.
 
3.6  Approve the proposed
licensing scheme objectives as set out in
Appendix 8.

3.7  Approve proposed
additional HMO licence conditions set out in
Appendix 9.

3.8  Approve the proposed
selective licence conditions set out in Appendix
10.

3.9  Approve the proposed
property licensing fee structure for licence
applications made under the additional and selective licensing
schemes detailed in Appendix 11.
 
3.10  Consider and have regard to the result
of the Equalities Impact
Assessment in Appendix 12.
 
3.11  Subject to Cabinet agreeing 3.4 and
3.5, delegate the authority to the
Director of Housing Strategy & Homelessness to issue the
required statutory notifications in relation to the designations
and, in consultation with the Portfolio Lead Member for Private
Rented Sector and Housing Affordability, to ensure compliance in
all respects with all relevant procedures and formalities
applicable to authorisation of the scheme; to keep the proposed
scheme under review during the designation lifetime and agree any
changes to the proposed implementation and delivery, including
administration, fees and conditions as is necessary for the
effective administration of the scheme, and give all necessary
statutory notifications.
 
3.12  Agree to delegate to the Director of
Housing Strategy & Homelessness
to approve the carry forward of any surplus or deficits to the
established ring-fenced trading account as and when necessary,
subject to consultation with the Chief Finance Officer.