Issue details

Additional Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing Operations seeking approval for the designation of an additional licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) for the wards Banister and Polygon, Bevois, Bargate, Portswood, Shirley, Bassett, Freemantle, Shirley and Millbrook. 

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward or a significant community;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Wards affected: Banister & Polygon; Bargate; Bassett; Bevois; Freemantle; Millbrook; Portswood; Shirley; Swaythling;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/05/2025

Decision due: 17 Jun 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Housing Operations

Lead director: Executive Director of Resident Services

Department: Housing Operations

Contact: Steven Hayes-Arter Email: steven.hayes-arter@southampton.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Public consultation has already been undertaken

Consultees

NA - see above comment

Public Comments may be sent to: HMO@southampton.gov.uk

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • Additional Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)