Newcastle Upon Tyne - Designation of an Area for Additional Licensing
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THE NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
DESIGNATION OF AN AREA FOR ADDITIONAL LICENSING 2025.
The Council of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne in exercise of its power under section 56 of the Housing Act 2004 (“the Act”) has designated for Additional Licensing the area described below.
AREA TO WHICH THE DESIGNATION APPLIES
The administrative area of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne
CITATION, COMMENCEMENT AND DURATION
This designation may be cited as The Newcastle City Council Designation of an Area for Additional Licensing 2025.
This designation is made on 22 October 2024 and shall come into force on 5 April 2025. The Housing Act 2004: Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Selective Licensing of other Residential Accommodation (England) General Approval 2015 applies to this designation.
This designation shall cease to have effect on 5 April 2030 or earlier if the Council revokes the scheme under section 60 of the Act.
The Designation Notice and plan may be inspected on the council website at: www.newcastle.gov.uk/ propertylicensing or at the address detailed below: The Arches Reception, Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH.
Any private landlord, property manager or tenant, owning managing or occupying a property within this area is advised to seek advice at the address below to determine whether their property is affected by the designation.
Public Protection and Neighbourhoods, 7th Floor, Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH. Telephone number 0191 2115595.
Email: propertylicensing@newcastle.gov.uk
CONSEQUENCES OF FAILING TO LICENCE A PROPERTY
Private landlords who own property in the area or any person who controls or manages property in the area will be required from 5 April 2025 to apply for a licence. Applications for licences can be obtained at the above address. Failure to licence a property if required, may lead to prosecution and an unlimited fine or the imposition of a civil penalty.
Dated 22 OCTOBER 2024
BY ORDER OF THE COUNCIL
Public Protection and Neighbourhoods, 7 th Floor, Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH. Telephone number 0191 2115595.
Email: propertylicensing@newcastle.gov.uk
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