selective licensing
Harrow Council launched a consultation in August 2025 on expanding selective licensing to improve private rented sector standards.
Harrow Council launched a 10-week public consultation in August 2025 on expanding selective licensing to additional wards, including Greenhill, Marlborough, and Roxeth. This followed a Cabinet decision in July 2025 to propose updating existing selective licensing conditions and extending the scheme to improve housing standards and reduce anti-social behaviour.
The consultation, which also covered Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing, aimed to gather feedback on the proposed changes. Selective licensing is a regulatory tool used by local authorities to improve property standards and management in the private rented sector. No further developments or upcoming meetings are mentioned in the provided material.
Key facts
- Harrow Council launched a 10-week public consultation on selective licensing in August 2025. Source
- Harrow Council's Cabinet decided to consult on expanding selective licensing on 24 July 2025. Source
- The Harrow Council proposal includes expanding selective licensing to Greenhill, Marlborough, and Roxeth wards. Source
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