Decision details

ADOPTION OF A HMO LICENSING POLICY

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Decision Maker: Licensing and Regulation Committee

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

RESOLVED: That the Committee adopted the HMO Licensing Policy attached as Appendices 1 to 5.

 

REASON FOR DECISION: Whilst the Council has applied national legislative standards and local guidance to all existing HMOs, it is important to ensure that the Council has a clear and transparent policy for the determination of applications and the enforcement of licences. This policy should also be easily accessible for customers.

Report author: Steve Cobb

Publication date: 09/02/2023

Date of decision: 07/02/2023

Decided at meeting: 07/02/2023 - Licensing and Regulation Committee

Accompanying Documents:

• Report PDF 212 KB
• Appendix 1 - Proposed HMO licensing policy PDF 849 KB
• Appendix 2 - Standards for houses in multiple occupation PDF 770 KB
• Appendix 3 - Guide to fire safety for houses in multiple occupation PDF 2 MB
• Appendix 4 - Minimum space standards PDF 342 KB
• Appendix 5 - Standard licence conditions PDF 377 KB

 

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