Issue details

Additional licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing Operations and seek approval for public consultation on the proposal for designation of an additional HMO licensing scheme covering Banister & Polygon, Bevois, Bargate, Portswood, Swaythling, Bassett, Freemantle, Shirley & Millbrook wards

Decision type: Key

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

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: Banister & Polygon; Bargate; Bassett; Bevois; Freemantle; Millbrook; Portswood; Shirley; Swaythling;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/10/2024

Decision due: 26 Nov 2024 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Housing Operations

Lead director: Executive Director of Resident Services

Department: Housing Operations

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

Consultation process

Emails, web pages, electronic comms (SCC social media), meetings with landlord groups

Consultees

Landlord groups, University of Southampton

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

Agenda items

Documents

  • Additional licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)