Barking and Dagenham Property Licensing Consultation 2024

Consultation has concluded


What is the aim of this consultation?

We are consulting on the future of property licensing in Barking and Dagenham and a range of supporting initiatives. We have outlined our proposals in full, alongside the supporting evidence, in our consultation report.

Through these proposals, we aim to help set standards, tackle poor management, and improve the quality of private rented homes.


Where will these proposals apply to?

The proposals outlined in this paper will apply to the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham only.


Who do we want to hear from?

We want to hear from anyone interested in private renting in Barking & Dagenham, based either in the borough or the surrounding areas. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Tenants
  • Landlords
  • Managing agents
  • Residents
  • Business owners
  • Community organisations

Your views and experiences will help us make sure every renter can take pride in their home.


How long will this consultation last for?

This consultation was issued on 16th February 2024 and will run for ten weeks.

Please share your views by 26th April 2024.


How to share your views?

We strongly encourage you to have a read of our consultation report to understand our proposals before sharing your views.


Primary response method: To help us analyse the responses, please provide your feedback below.

If you are unable to use the online questionnaire, for example, because you use specialist accessibility software that is not compatible with the system, you may request and complete a Microsoft Word document version of the survey.

By email:prplconsultation@lbbd.gov.uk


Or in writing to:Property Licensing Consultation 2024
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
Barking Town Hall
1 Town Square
IG11 7LU



Do you have any further questions?

If you have any questions about this consultation, please get in touch with us by phone at 020 8724 8898 or by email at prplconsultation@lbbd.gov.uk.

You can also contact us if you have any translation or accessibility requests.


Do you want to speak to someone face-to-face?

You can register for one of our public events by visiting our Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/lbbd-property-licensing-consultation-2024-3121299.

A member of our team will also be available to offer support at our Community Reporting Hubs at the following dates and locations:


Dagenham Learning Centre
Church Elm Lane, Dagenham RM10 9QS

Monday 15 April - 3pm-7pm



Whalebone Lane Community Hub
Chadwell Heath Community Centre, High Road, RM6 6AS

Thursday 4 April - 11am-3pm

Monday 8 April - 10am-2pm

Monday 15 April - 10am-2pm

Monday 22 April - 10am-2pm







What is the aim of this consultation?

We are consulting on the future of property licensing in Barking and Dagenham and a range of supporting initiatives. We have outlined our proposals in full, alongside the supporting evidence, in our consultation report.

Through these proposals, we aim to help set standards, tackle poor management, and improve the quality of private rented homes.


Where will these proposals apply to?

The proposals outlined in this paper will apply to the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham only.


Who do we want to hear from?

We want to hear from anyone interested in private renting in Barking & Dagenham, based either in the borough or the surrounding areas. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Tenants
  • Landlords
  • Managing agents
  • Residents
  • Business owners
  • Community organisations

Your views and experiences will help us make sure every renter can take pride in their home.


How long will this consultation last for?

This consultation was issued on 16th February 2024 and will run for ten weeks.

Please share your views by 26th April 2024.


How to share your views?

We strongly encourage you to have a read of our consultation report to understand our proposals before sharing your views.


Primary response method: To help us analyse the responses, please provide your feedback below.

If you are unable to use the online questionnaire, for example, because you use specialist accessibility software that is not compatible with the system, you may request and complete a Microsoft Word document version of the survey.

By email:prplconsultation@lbbd.gov.uk


Or in writing to:Property Licensing Consultation 2024
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
Barking Town Hall
1 Town Square
IG11 7LU



Do you have any further questions?

If you have any questions about this consultation, please get in touch with us by phone at 020 8724 8898 or by email at prplconsultation@lbbd.gov.uk.

You can also contact us if you have any translation or accessibility requests.


Do you want to speak to someone face-to-face?

You can register for one of our public events by visiting our Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/lbbd-property-licensing-consultation-2024-3121299.

A member of our team will also be available to offer support at our Community Reporting Hubs at the following dates and locations:


Dagenham Learning Centre
Church Elm Lane, Dagenham RM10 9QS

Monday 15 April - 3pm-7pm



Whalebone Lane Community Hub
Chadwell Heath Community Centre, High Road, RM6 6AS

Thursday 4 April - 11am-3pm

Monday 8 April - 10am-2pm

Monday 15 April - 10am-2pm

Monday 22 April - 10am-2pm