Decisions for issue Additional Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation

(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.