Netherfield Ward - Designation of an Area for Selective Licensing
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Public Notice
Designation of an area for Selective Licensing under section 80 of the Housing Act 2004
On 5th September 2024 Gedling Borough Council (“The Council”), of Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6LU in exercise of its powers under section 80 of the Housing Act 2004 (as amended) (“the Act”), made the designation of the residential area of the Netherfield Ward (“The Designation”) as subject to Selective Licensing.
The Designation does not need to be confirmed by the Secretary of State as it falls within a description of designations for which the Secretary of State has issued a General Approval under section 82 of Housing Act 2004: Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Selective Licensing of Other Residential Accommodation (England) General Approval 2015 dated 26th March 2015.
The Designation will come into force on 5th January 2025. The Designation shall cease to have effect on 4th January 2030 The Designation includes all privately rented houses in the Netherfield Ward.
If you are a landlord, managing agent, or a tenant, and wish to inspect the Designation including a map of the area covered, obtain further advice about applying for a licence or require further information, this is available from the Council’s website www.gedling.gov. uk/resident/housing/ selectivelicensing/ , or contact the Public Protection Service at the address provided above or telephone 0115 9013972 or email: privatesectorhousing@ gedling.gov.uk. A copy of the Designation may be inspected at the Council offices at the above address.
All landlords, property managers or tenants within the designated area should seek advice on whether their property is affected by the Designation by contacting the Public Protection Service.
On the Designation coming into force on 5th January 2025 any person who has control or manages a licensable house without a licence, or, being a person on whom restrictions or obligations are imposed under such a licence, fails to comply with the conditions of the licence, will be liable to enforcement action. This may be by way of a civil penalty of up to £30,000 or prosecution on summary conviction which carries an unlimited maximum fine.
In addition such persons may be prevented from holding a licence and/or may be made subject to a rent repayment order.
Signed by Mike Avery Director of Place
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