Burnley , Selective Licensing Of Privately Rented Properties

BURNLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

Housing Act 2004 Sections 80 – 84

DESIGNATION OF AREAS FOR SELECTIVE LICENSING OF PRIVATELY RENTED PROPERTIES

HEREBY GIVES NOTICE of the designation under section 80 of the Act of the areas described below as an area subject to Selective Licensing under Part 3 of the Act.

Description of the area to which the designation applies

All that area of land in the Borough of Burnley known as the Queensgate area which includes the following:

1. The Council of the Borough of Burnley, in exercise of its powers under Sections 80 to 84 of Housing Act 2004 and The Selective Licensing of Houses (additional conditions) (England) Order 2015, hereby designates part of the Queensgate, Bank Hall and Lane Head wards within the Borough of Burnley as subject to selective licensing of privately rented properties.
2. The designation does not require confirmation by the Secretary of State as it is under the general approval issued by the Secretary of State in 2015.
3. The designation, along with associated maps and Selective Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Selective Licensing of Other Residential Accommodation (England) General Approval 2015 – ©CROWN, can be viewed on the Council’s website free of charge. A copy can also be viewed free of charge at:

   • The Contact Team, Town Hall Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 9SA between 9.00am and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.
   • www.burnley.gov.uk/selective-licensing2024
4. The approval and the designation come into force on 12th April 2025 and shall cease to have effect on 26th April 2030.
5. Any landlord, person managing a property, or tenant should take advice to ensure compliance with the designation. Applications for a Selective Licence can be made from 12th April 2025 at: www.burnley.gov.uk.
6. The consequences of failing to license a property which is required to be licensed can include a conviction with an unlimited fine or a financial penalty up to £30,000, the making of a Rent Repayment Order in respect of the property, and the making of a Banning Order.
7. For further information contact the Landlord Licensing Team: landlords@burnley.gov.uk or visit www.burnley.gov.uk.