FI16502

Request

  1. A list of all property licensing schemes operating, and under consultation, within your jurisdiction, including:
    1. Selective licensing schemes
    2. Additional licensing schemes (please specify which apply to properties falling  under Section 254 and Section 257 of the Housing Act 2004)
    3. Mandatory licensing schemes for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
    4. Short-Term Let Schemes or restrictions
  2. For each scheme, please supply the following information:
    1. The areas or wards covered 
    2. The start/end (or renewal) date for each scheme 
    3. Eligibility criteria for properties  
    4. Types of properties included under Section 254 and 257 for additional licensing, if relevant 
    5. Fee structure and any applicable discounts 
    6. The current number of properties licensed under each scheme. 
  3. Details of any planning directives Article 4 HMO Direction and Short-Term Let Schemes or Restrictions in force and under consultation, including: 
    1. The precise areas they cover - map and list of streets/properties
    2. The date implemented or proposed
    3. Types of properties affected 

Response

  1. The Council only has mandatory licensing schemes for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), it does not operate any other licensing schemes.
  2. As follows:
    1. The whole Dover District Council area
    2. Not applicable.
    3. This is set out on the Council’s website at https://www.dover.gov.uk/Housing/Private-Sector-Housing/Houses-in-Multiple-Occupation/Houses-In-Multiple-Occupation.aspx
    4. Not appliable.
    5. This is set out on the Council’s website at https://www.dover.gov.uk/Housing/Private-Sector-Housing/Houses-in-Multiple-Occupation/Houses-In-Multiple-Occupation.aspx
    6. This is set out on the Council’s website at https://www.dover.gov.uk/Housing/Private-Sector-Housing/Houses-in-Multiple-Occupation/Licensed-Houses-in-Multiple-Occupation.aspx.
  3. This information is available on the Council’s website at https://www.dover.gov.uk/Planning/Planning-Applications/Article-4-Directions/Home.aspx.