Issue details

Additional Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) - Consultation Results and final approval

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Sustainable Living detailing the consultation results regarding the implementation of an additional HMO licensing scheme in the four wards of Bargate, Bevois, Portswood & Swaythling and to seek approval for designating these wards into a scheme of additional licensing for five years taking effect from summer 2018.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward or a significant community;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Bargate; Bevois; Portswood; Swaythling;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/05/2018

Decision due: 17 Jul 2018 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Sustainable Living

Lead director: Director of Transactions & Universal Services

Department: Sustainable Living

Contact: Steven Hayes-Arter Email: steven.hayes-arter@southampton.gov.uk.

Consultation process

A public consultation is currently underway as agreed by Cabinet on 20th February. This is running until 22nd May

Public Comments may be sent to: HMO@southampton.gov.uk

Slippage/Variations/Reason for Withdrawal: Decision date amended to enable further consultation.

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  • Additional Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) - Consultation Results and final approval