The Council carried out a consultation on this issue in 2019.
However, the process of moving forward from that consultation was halted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Council has reviewed housing conditions post lockdown and this has led to a fundamental rethink on how best to operate a Selective Licensing Scheme in Lewisham. As we move forward with a revised scheme, we need to run the consultation again.
Approval for new consultation
October 6th 2021
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October 7th 2021
Approval was given by the Mayor and Cabinet to go forward with the consultation on the selective licensing of the private rented sector. You find more information here: https://councilmeetings.lewisham.gov.uk/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=40859&Opt=0
Lewisham landlord licensing proposals
October 2021
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May 2022
Our consultation on these proposals runs from 20 October 2021 to 10 May 2022.
Decision making process
May 2022
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July 2022
After the consultation closes in May 2022, we will produce a report of the consultation results.
The report, alongside other evidence on the impact of the proposed schemes, will be considered by the Mayor and Cabinet as part of the decision making process.
If the decision is made to apply to the Secretary of State for Selective Licensing, the consultation report will form part of the application to support the secretary's decision making process.