2. Why Selective Licensing is needed
It is recognised that poor management standards in the private rented sector can contribute to low housing demand.
The aim of Selective Licensing is to improve the management of these properties through licence conditions to ensure they have a positive impact on the area.
The following provides the details behind the decision to introduce selective licensing:
- A review of the impact of the scheme and decision to carry out a consultation - Cabinet report and review 2019
- The proposals that were consulted - Proposals
- An updated review 2020
- Consultation outcome
- Consultation Representations
The report detailing the decision: