This consultation ran in 2018.
We are proposing to introduce a new property licensing scheme in Newcastle. The proposed scheme will impact approximately 18,500 properties and will use a combination of both Additional and Selective Licensing: Licensing boundaries map
We are proposing to introduce a new property licensing scheme in Newcastle. The proposed scheme will impact approximately 18,500 properties and will use a combination of both Additional and Selective Licensing: Licensing boundaries map
- Additional Licensing: All properties occupied by 5 or more people, from 2 or more households currently require a licence. This is known as Mandatory Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO's). We are proposing to introduce Additional Licencing throughout the city which will require all HMO's occupied by 3 or more people to be licenced. It is estimated that 9,350 properties may require an Additional Licence: Additional licensing boundary map
- Selective Licensing: Requires all private rented properties within a designated area of the city to be licenced. The proposed licensing area will cover the central core of the city where there are high levels of private rented properties. It is estimated that 9,100 private rented properties will be required to be licenced under the Selective Licensing scheme: Selective licensing boundary map
Why does the Council think licensing is necessary?
The private rented sector plays a vital role in the Newcastle housing market. It has seen significant growth with the estimated number of private rented properties rising from 14,400 in 2001, to over 24,000 properties now. Many of the properties are over 70 years old and it is vital that this housing stock is maintained to a good standard.
There are many challenges in the private rented sector including anti-social behaviour (ASB) and area decline caused by neglect and poor environmental conditions. There is a significant cost to the Council, local businesses, landlords and tenants in managing these issues and they are causing a decline in the environment, impacting community wellbeing and making these areas unattractive places to live, work and invest.
The introduction of a large-scale property licensing scheme will help provide tenants with a greater choice of safe, good quality and well managed accommodation. Improving the quality of private rented accommodation will lead to better community and cross tenure relations, reduce anti-social behaviour and help to stabilise and improve local neighbourhoods.
Where Can I Find Details on the Proposal?
Full details about the proposal, supporting evidence, including fees, licence conditions and scheme boundary can be found in the document library.
How can I have my say?
We are inviting anyone with an opinion to have a say. The information provided will help shape the development of the scheme, and the results of the consultation will form part of the consideration on whether to approve the final licensing proposal.
The formal consultation process starts on Monday 5th November 2018 and lasts for 12 weeks, ending on Sunday 27th January 2019. The consultation ran on the Commonplace platform: Property Licensing in Newcastle: A safe & secure private rented sector in 2018
There will be 3 open sessions at Newcastle City Library, 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AX. A short presentation will take place followed by an opportunity for questions to be asked. The dates are:
20th November 2018, 17:00-19:00
4th December 2018, 13:00-15:00
14th January 2019, 17:00-19:00
If you have any questions about this, or you need the information in another format (such as large print), please contact us at LicensingConsultation@newcastle.gov.uk.
The private rented sector plays a vital role in the Newcastle housing market. It has seen significant growth with the estimated number of private rented properties rising from 14,400 in 2001, to over 24,000 properties now. Many of the properties are over 70 years old and it is vital that this housing stock is maintained to a good standard.
There are many challenges in the private rented sector including anti-social behaviour (ASB) and area decline caused by neglect and poor environmental conditions. There is a significant cost to the Council, local businesses, landlords and tenants in managing these issues and they are causing a decline in the environment, impacting community wellbeing and making these areas unattractive places to live, work and invest.
The introduction of a large-scale property licensing scheme will help provide tenants with a greater choice of safe, good quality and well managed accommodation. Improving the quality of private rented accommodation will lead to better community and cross tenure relations, reduce anti-social behaviour and help to stabilise and improve local neighbourhoods.
Where Can I Find Details on the Proposal?
Full details about the proposal, supporting evidence, including fees, licence conditions and scheme boundary can be found in the document library.
How can I have my say?
We are inviting anyone with an opinion to have a say. The information provided will help shape the development of the scheme, and the results of the consultation will form part of the consideration on whether to approve the final licensing proposal.
The formal consultation process starts on Monday 5th November 2018 and lasts for 12 weeks, ending on Sunday 27th January 2019. The consultation ran on the Commonplace platform: Property Licensing in Newcastle: A safe & secure private rented sector in 2018
There will be 3 open sessions at Newcastle City Library, 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AX. A short presentation will take place followed by an opportunity for questions to be asked. The dates are:
20th November 2018, 17:00-19:00
4th December 2018, 13:00-15:00
14th January 2019, 17:00-19:00
If you have any questions about this, or you need the information in another format (such as large print), please contact us at LicensingConsultation@newcastle.gov.uk.
