Various Areas in Rotherham - Designation of areas for Selective Licensing

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Notice of Designation of areas for Selective Licensing under section 80 of the Housing Act 2004 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with Section 83 Housing Act 2004 that on 14th November 2025 Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council acting as local housing authority in exercise of its powers under Section 80 of the Housing Act 2004 has designated six areas of Rotherham, (“the Areas”) for selective licensing.

The areas under the Designation are:-

a)  Town centre/Eastwood/East Dene/Clifton/Boston Castle

b)  Masbrough/Kimberworth

c)  Thurcroft

d)  Dinnington

e)  Brinsworth

f)  Parkgate

The areas are detailed on plans accompanying the Designations.

The Designations shall come into effect on 15th February 2026.

The Designations do not need to be confirmed by the Secretary of State. The Designations were made under The Housing Act 2004: Licensing  of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Selective Licensing of Other Residential accommodation (England) General Approval 2024, pursuant  to section 82 of the Housing Act 2004.

The Designations shall cease to have effect on 14th February 2031,  unless revoked earlier under section 84 of the Housing Act 2004.

If you are a Landlord, managing agent, or a tenant you can view the

Designations and identify if a property is included in a Designation via an interactive map at: Mandatory HMO Licensing and Selective Licensing.

If you require more detailed information or general advice regarding the Selective Licensing scheme and the Designations, dedicated web pages can be found on the council’s website at: Mandatory HMO Licensing and Selective Licensing.

Enquiries can also be made in the following way:By email: landlordlicensing@rotherham.gov.uk By telephone: 01709 822620 Or by writing to:

Community Protection Unit

Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham S60 1AE The Designations may be inspected at the above address during office hours. Any private landlord, property managers or tenant within any of the Areas is advised to seek advice from the Council on whether their property is affected by the designations.

Any person who without reasonable excuse, has control of or manages a house in any of the Areas without a licence or a person who fails to comply with the conditions imposed by such a licence, will be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine. As an alternative to prosecution, the Council may issue a monetary civil penalty of up to £30,000.  In addition, such persons may be subject to enforcement action and be prevented from holding a licence and/or being made subject to a rent repayment order.

Information about the application process and the application form will be available at the website below.

Telephone: 01709 822620

Email: landlordlicensing@rotherham.gov.uk

Website: www.rotherham.gov.uk/landlord-licensing 

Dated: 14th November 2025

BY ORDER OF THE COUNCIL

Bal Nahal, Head of Legal Services

Rotherham Council, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham S60 1AE