Decision details

To consider the results of consultation on proposals to introduce selective licensing and to decide whether to introduce such a scheme. To approve the designation of a selective licensing scheme and the extent of its coverage.

(i)         that the evidence and the responses to consultation be noted and the scheme as proposed be introduced;

(ii)        that that the legal requirements for introducing Selective Licensing as set out in paragraphs 11.1 to 11.8 of the report from the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Growth be agreed as having been met with regard to the three wards of Harlesden, Wembley Central and Willesden Green;

(iii)       that subject to (i) and (ii) above, approval be given to the designation of an Selective Licensing area to cover the three wards of Harlesden, Wembley Central and Willesden Green, as delineated and edged red on the map at Appendix 3 of the report, to take effect from 1 January 2015 and to last for five years from that date, in line with the timing of the Additional Licensing scheme approved by the April Executive;

(iv)       that the council begin to accept applications for Selective Licensing from 1 November 2014, in anticipation of the scheme coming into effect on 1 January 2015;

(v)        that authority to issue the required statutory notifications in relation to the Selective Licensing Scheme designation be delegated to the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Growth;

(vi)       that the fees for Selective Licensing be set at £350 for the five-year licensing period;

(vii)      that, subject to further consultation, authority be delegated to the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Growth to agree the basis for and level of any discounts to be applied to these fees.

(viii)     that it be noted that the Selective Licensing scheme would be kept under review annually.  Any significant changes, including the withdrawal of a licensing designation, will be subject to further consultation and a decision by Cabinet.