Decision details

Further to the Cabinet decisions of 17^th September 2018, the receive the response to the consultation, and take any necessary decisions, on the borough wide Additional Licensing Scheme and a Selective Licensing Scheme for the Central and Chalvey wards for private rented sector housing.

(a)  That the representations received in response to the consultation on the Additional Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and Selective Licensing Schemes (as attached at Appendix 4) be considered;

(b)  That it be agreed to introduce Additional Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). This will cover the whole of the borough as delineated in the map at Appendix 1a, to be cited as Slough Borough Council’s Designation for an Area for Additional Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation, No 1, 2019 and that this additional licensing designation shall come into force on 1^st July 2019;

(c)  That it be agreed to introduce a Selective Licensing Scheme, which covers the majority of Chalvey and Central wards delineated in red on the map at Appendix 1b. This is to be cited as Slough Borough Council’s Designation for an Area for Selective Licensing, No 2 2019 and that this selective licensing designation shall come into force on 1^st July 2019;

(d)  That the schemes be publicised as required by regulation before enforcement starts and deliver a comprehensive publicity campaign, which will begin after this decision;

(e)  That the mandatory license fee be brought into line with the proposed additional license fee and to introduce a per room additional fee for the larger HMOs;

(f)  That delegated authority be given to the Director of Regeneration following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Finance and Housing, the authority to agree minor changes to the proposed implementation and delivery, including administration, fees and conditions where necessary and ensure that all statutory notifications are carried out in the prescribed manner for the licensing designation, noting the Cabinet’s view that Part A Selective License fee being set at £200 and that implementation take place from 1^st October 2019.

(g)  That the Cabinet receive an update report in July 2020.