Decision details

Amendment to Private Sector Housing Policy Framework from version 1.3 to 1.4.

Decision Maker: Safer Communities Service Manager

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

1. To update the agreed fees in respect of charging for enforcement action and for the licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation, in line with the Corporate Policy.

2. To amend the proposed charges in the ‘Housing Standards 25.26 fees and charges’ spreadsheet to reflect a zero increase, instead of a reduction, in the penalty charge notice for failure to comply with the Electrical Safety Standards from the charges in 2024 to 2025.


Reasons for the decision:

1. The figures have not been updated in line with Corporate Policy.
2. The figures for Proposed Charges 2025/2026 within the document are incorrect, showing a reduction rather than remaining the same.

Alternative options considered:

None

Publication date: 01/08/2025

Date of decision: 01/08/2025

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