Decision details
Private Housing Service Selective Licensing Schemes Consultation (Non Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision)
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To seek permission to proceed to public consultation, on the proposals to designate Selective licensing schemes for privately rented properties in Brent.
Decision:
To agree for the Council to consult on:
(i) introducing a selective licensing scheme designation for five years in the three wards of Dollis Hill, Harlesden & Kensal Green and Willesden Green (covering 18% of the Private Rented Sector stock in Brent) on the grounds of poor property conditions and anti-social behaviour as set out in paragraph 3.1.1 of the accompanying report;
(ii) introducing a selective licensing scheme designation for five years in 18 wards of the borough of Brent excluding Dollis Hill, Harlesden & Kensal Green, Willesden Green and Wembley Park on the ground of poor property conditions as set out in paragraph 3.1.2 of this report;
(iii) setting the fees for selective licensing for the above-mentioned proposed designations at £340.00 for the application fee and £300.00 for the remaining fee if the application for a licence is approved; and
(iv) the review and content of licensing conditions for selective licensing as set out in paragraph 7.5 of the accompanying report and the main consultation report.
Reasons for the decision:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Individual Cabinet member Scheme of Delegation ((Paragraph 13 – Part 3 of the Constitution)
Parties Consulted: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness and Renters Security.
Contact: Spencer Randolph, Director - Housing Services Email: spencer.randolph@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 2546.
Publication date: 23/09/2022
Date of decision: 22/09/2022
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