Issue details

Houses of Multiple Occupation Additional Licensing Scheme

This report proposes the renewal of an Additional Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the entire borough of Thurrock. Building on the success of the previous scheme, which improved housing standards and management, this renewal aims to extend its benefits boroughwide to address the challenges of increasing small HMO numbers and their associated issues.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 2 wards;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/02/2025

Decision due: 7 May 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet member for Health and Well-being

Lead director: Executive Director Place

Contact: Dulal Ahmed, Housing Enforcement Manager Email: dahmed@thurrock.gov.uk.

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Documents

  • Houses of Multiple Occupation Additional Licensing Scheme