Private rented property licensing (PRPL)

The consultation has now ended for the new Additional Licensing Scheme and the Proposed new Selective Licensing Scheme both of these schemes were agreed at Cabinet on 9 July 2024.  

The Council's new Selective Licensing designation has been approved by The Secretary of State. Please see the Public Notice below.

Find out more about the new additional licensing designation and consultation: 

• Private Rented Property Licensing Consultation Report (PDF)
• Private Rented Property Licensing Consultation response (PDF)
• Additional Licensing Scheme designation (PDF)
• Designation of an area for additional licensing (PDF)
• Selective Licensing Public Notice (PDF)