Decision - Additional Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation

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Additional Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation

Decision Maker: Housing Committee (pre 2015)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Proposals for extension of existing licensing regime for HMOs

Decision:

(1)       That the results of the consultation and evidence gathering exercise undertaken in relation to the proposed additional HMO Licensing Scheme as set out in this report and in Appendix 1, be noted.

 

(2)       That the wards of Hanover and Elm Grove, Moulsecoomb and Bevendean, St Peters and North Laine, Hollingdean & Stanmer and Queen’s Park be designated as subject to additional licensing under S56(1) of the Housing Act 2004 in relation to smaller Houses in Multiple Occupation of two or more storeys and three or more occupiers.  The designation comes into force from 5 November 2012 and will last for 5 years.

 

(3)       That the council’s revised HMO standards (as set out in Appendix 2) be approved.

 

(4)               That the fee structure (as set out in sections 3.11-3.14) that will apply to additional HMO Licensing schemes for Houses in Multiple Occupation be approved.

 

Report author: Martin Reid

Publication date: 20/06/2012

Date of decision: 20/06/2012

Decided at meeting: 20/06/2012 - Housing Committee (pre 2015)

Effective from: 28/06/2012

Accompanying Documents:

 


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