To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing and Leisure seeking final approval for an additional licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) following results of the public consultation, attached.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward or a significant community;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 19 Feb 2013 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Housing and Sustainability
Lead director: Mitch Sanders
Department: Housing and Sustainability Portfolio
Contact: Paul Juan Email: paul.juan@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 02380832530.
Consultation process
Circulation of draft report seeking comment via meetings, emails, questionnaires (online via the Council’s website and paper version)
Consultees
Cabinet Members for Housing and Leisure, and Communities; Senior Managers and relevant officers within Legal and Finance; landlords, residents, tenants, Hampshire Fire and Rescue, Hampshire Constabulary, Universities and other stakeholders between 3 September and 26 November 2012.
Public Comments may be sent to: Paul Juan, Regulatory Services Manager (Neighbourhoods), Regulatory Services, SCC, One Guildhall Square, SO14 7FP
Slippage/Variations/Reason for Withdrawal: Date of decision amended from the 29 January to 19 February. The additional time is needed to fully consider the consultation responses received about the proposed HMO licensing scheme, because of their volume and complexity.