Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 75604
Multiple Occupation: Licensing
Tabled: 8 September 2025
Answered: 16 September 2025
Question
Sir James Cleverly
Conservative — Braintree
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the document entitled Licensing of houses in multiple occupation and selective licensing of other residential accommodation
Answer
Matthew PennycookThe General Approval 2024 grants local authorities the ability to introduce selective licensing schemes of any size in their area, without requiring Secretary of State approval. No changes have been made to the legislative requirements for introducing and...
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