FOI release

Freedom of Information Request – Property Licensing and Article 4 Directions

Case reference FOI2026/00533

Received 23 April 2026

Published 28 May 2026

Request

My name is Paul Conway and I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Please provide the following details relating to your local authority’s property licensing requirements, as currently in force and under consultation:

1. A list of all property licensing schemes operating, and under consultation, within your jurisdiction, including:

* Selective licensing schemes

* Additional licensing schemes (please specify which apply to properties falling under Section 254 and Section 257 of the Housing Act 2004)

* Mandatory licensing schemes for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)

* Short-Term Let Schemes or restrictions

For each scheme, please supply the following information:

* The areas or wards covered

* The start/end (or renewal) date for each scheme

* Eligibility criteria for properties

* Types of properties included under Section 254 and 257 for additional licensing, if relevant

* Fee structure and any applicable discounts

* The current number of properties licensed under each scheme

1. Article 4 HMO Direction and Short-Term Let Schemes or Restrictions in force and under consultation for:

Details of any planning directives Article 4 HMO Direction and Short-Term Let Schemes or Restrictions in force and under consultation, including:

· The precise areas they cover - map and list of streets/properties

· The date implemented or proposed

· Types of properties affected

Response

1. A list of all property licensing schemes operating, and under consultation, within your jurisdiction:
* Mandatory licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)

For each scheme, please supply the following information:
Mandatory HMO Licensing
* The areas or wards coveredDistrict wide
* The start/end (or renewal) date for each scheme Continuous
* Eligibility criteria for properties Occupancy of 5 or more forming two or more households
* Types of properties included under Section 254 and 257 for additional licensing, if relevant n/a
* Fee structure and any applicable discounts £862.00
* The current number of properties licensed under each scheme 20

1. Article 4 HMO Direction and Short-Term Let Schemes or Restrictions in force and under consultation for:
Details of any planning directives Article 4 HMO Direction and Short-Term Let Schemes or Restrictions in force and under consultation, including:None in force or under consultation
· The precise areas they cover - map and list of streets/properties N/a
· The date implemented or proposedN/a
· Types of properties affectedN/a

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