Decisions for issue Update on the Implementation of the Additional Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

1 That the Housing Committee noted the steps taken by the Private Sector Housing Team to prepare for implementation of the Additional Licensing Scheme in the five wards.

2 That the Housing Committee approved that licence applicants that were registered charities be granted a free application.

3 That the Housing Committee approved areas of clarification and revision to the acceptable sizes for shared kitchens in the Brighton & Hove City Council Standards for Licensable Houses in Multiple Occupation as outlined in the report and in Appendix A of the agenda