Issue details

Re-designation of Private Rented Sector Housing Licensing Schemes

Selective Licensing requires all private sector landlords to apply for a licence to let out their property in designated area/s. Additional (HMO) licensing scheme would cover a broader range and types of Houses in Multiple Occupation than covered by existing mandatory licensing, again in designated areas of the borough.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Community Impact;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Blundellsands; Cambridge; Church; Derby; Dukes; Kew; Linacre; Litherland; Victoria;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/07/2022

Financial: No;

Community Impact: Yes;

Decision due: 6 Oct 2022 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member - Communities and Housing

Lead director: Assistant Director - Economic Growth and Housing

Department: Regeneration and Skills

Contact: Clare Taylor Email: clare.taylor@sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 2273.

Consultation process

A full formal consultation has taken place between 9th May - 31st July, in accordance with the Council's consultation guidelines and Housing Act 2004.

Consultees

All members of the public.

Decisions

Agenda items

List of background documents to be considered by decision maker

  • Re-designation of Private Rented Sector Housing Licensing Schemes