Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: June 12, 2025

Purpose: To receive a report on the Additional Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation public consultation.

Content: The Executive Resolved That (i)   it be noted that a consultation will be carried out to consider a potential Additional Licensing scheme across the Borough;         (ii)  the responses from the consultation will be shared with the Executive for consideration prior to a decision being reached on the proposal;         (iii)  the proposed HMO Licence Conditions as written in the proposal at Appendix 1 to the report be applied to both Mandatory HMO Licences and Additional HMO Licences from 1 July 2025;         (iv) a tiered pricing system based on the number of rooms in a property, as opposed to a flat rate per property, be considered; and         (v)  any public facing documents as part of the consultation be offered in multiple languages where requested, to ensure the widest range of consultees can be included. Reason:  To agree a pathway by which Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO) can be inspected and monitored resulting in improved conditions and management.