Agenda item

To authorise the implementation of the additional and selective licensing schemes from 1 November 2015 for houses in multiple occupation in Southwark under the Housing Act 2004 and initial fee levels.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the implementation of the additional licensing scheme from 1 November 2015 for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Southwark under the Housing Act 2004 be authorised. This will cover all HMOs in the borough that are not covered by mandatory HMO licensing be authorised.

2.  That the initial fee levels for additional licensing as set out in the report be approved.

3.  That the implementation of the selective licensing scheme from 1 November 2015 in Southwark under the Housing Act 2004 be authorised. (Appendix 1 provides maps of the areas affected by the scheme and Appendix 2, addresses of those dwellings within the selective licensing area).

4.  That the initial fee levels for selective licensing as set out in the report be approved.

5.  That authority be delegated to the strategic director of environment and leisure to amend the licensing fee and make such other changes to the schemes as necessary for the effective administration of the schemes.