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 to share your views?
We strongly encourage you to have a read of our consultation report to understand our proposals before sharing your views.
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.
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 to share your views?
We strongly encourage you to have a read of our consultation report to understand our proposals before sharing your views.
How long will this consultation last for?
This consultation was issued on 16th February 2024 and will run for ten weeks.
Barking and Dagenham Property Licensing Consultation 2024 has finished this stage
This consultation opened on Friday 16th February 2024 and will run for 10 weeks.
Consultation closes
Barking and Dagenham Property Licensing Consultation 2024 has finished this stage
The consultation will close on Friday 26th April 2024.
Consultation Evaluation
Barking and Dagenham Property Licensing Consultation 2024 has finished this stage
Contributions to this consultation will be carefully considered and our proposals will be reviewed accordingly.
An official response to contributions will be published on this page in Autumn.
Cabinet discussion on final proposal
Barking and Dagenham Property Licensing Consultation 2024 has finished this stage
In light of the feedback received, we will present our final proposals for both schemes to the Council's Cabinet for approval in July 2024.
Council Assembly discussion on final proposal
Barking and Dagenham Property Licensing Consultation 2024 has finished this stage
Once reviewed by the Council's Cabinet, we will then present our final proposals to the Council's Assembly for approval in September 2024.
Submission to Secretary of State for proposed Selective Licensing scheme
Barking and Dagenham Property Licensing Consultation 2024 has finished this stage
Subject to Cabinet and Assembly approval, we will then submit an application to the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to confirm the final proposed replacement Selective Licensing Scheme at the end of October 2024.
The general time-frame for a decision is within 14 weeks. However, this may take longer.
Additional HMO Licensing Scheme Launch
Barking and Dagenham Property Licensing Consultation 2024 is currently at this stage
Our new Additional HMO Licensing Scheme will be coming into effect on 9 January 2025.
Provisional launch date of replacement Selective Licensing Scheme
this is an upcoming stage for Barking and Dagenham Property Licensing Consultation 2024
Subject to the Secretary of State confirmation, our proposed replacement Selective Licensing Scheme could be launched in early 2025.