Decisions for issue Permission to consult on Discretionary Licensing Scheme

(1)      That the evidence available to support the possible extension of additional HMO licensing designation to more wards in the city be noted, and that consultation be approved on designation of a further discretionary licensing scheme in relation to HMOs consisting of two or more storeys and with three or more occupiers, other than those that are HMOs by virtue of Section 257 of the Housing Act 2004.

(2)      That the existing register of licensed HMOs is placed and regularly updated on the council website.