Issue details
Consultation on an Additional Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation
PDF 71 KBHouses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) play a key role in meeting the housing needs of residents in the Borough. It is estimated that there could be as many as 9,000 HMOs within the Borough. It is recognised that there are many good landlords operating in Tower Hamlets, but unfortunately there are also those who do not maintain their properties leaving tenants at risk and giving potential problems to neighbouring properties.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Bethnal Green East; (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/01/2018
Decision due: 30 Jan 18 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning
Lead director: Corporate Director, Place
Department: Place
Contact: David Tolley, (Head of Environmental Health and Trading Standards) Email: david.tolley@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The proposal outlined in appendix three along with the proposed amenity standards and licence conditions will be consulted with local residents, tenants, landlords, agents and other members of the community who live or operate businesses or provide services within the proposed designation and surrounding area.
The consultation will give a detailed explanation of the proposed designation, explaining the reasons, how it will tackle specific problems and the benefits. Once the consultation has been completed the results will then be published and made available.
Has an Equality Analysis been carried out and if so the result of this Assessment?: To be determined during the drafting of the report
What supporting documents or other information will be available?: None
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