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This page includes the scheme records we currently hold, but council policies and boundaries can change. Treat it as a researched starting point and verify the latest position on the official council pages before acting.
Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
Confirm the current scheme boundary, licence fee, exemptions, application route, and any recent policy changes on the council website before making decisions.
Our current data is based on publicly available information. Always verify the latest licensing position, scheme boundaries, fees, and exemptions with London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
We research council licensing information from public sources and present it as general guidance. We do not replace the council's own licensing pages or legal advice.
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These options are designed to save research time, improve clarity, and support decision-making. Final reliance should still be tied back to the relevant council and, where necessary, professional advice.
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Borough-wide. Applies to properties occupied by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households, including shared houses, bedsits with shared facilities, and properties converted into a mix of self-contained and non-self-contained accommodation.
Ongoing national mandatory scheme under Housing Act 2004. Minimum bedroom sizes apply for HMOs: 4.64m² (child under 10), 6.51m² (one person over 10), 10.22m² (two persons over 10).
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Borough-wide. Applies to smaller HMOs with 3 or 4 occupants forming 2 or more households sharing facilities, which fall outside mandatory HMO licensing.
Estimated ~320 properties require licensing under this scheme. Following public consultation (16 Feb - 26 Apr 2024) where 55% of respondents agreed all HMOs should be licensed regardless of size. Cabinet approved July 2024, Council Assembly approved September 2024.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Covers 14 wards. Designed to tackle issues of deprivation, poor property conditions, and anti-social behaviour.
Designation approved by Council Assembly on 18 September 2024, made on 6 January 2025. Anti-social behaviour objectives apply to Designation Areas 1 and 3. Deprivation objectives apply to all designation areas. Estimated ~22,000 properties across all three designations require licensing. The new general approval under the English Devolution White Paper (effective 23 December 2024) allowed the council to proceed without Secretary of State authorisation.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Covers 3 wards. Designed to tackle issues of deprivation and poor property conditions.
Designation 2 focuses on deprivation and poor property conditions (not anti-social behaviour, unlike Designations 1 and 3). Different licence conditions may apply compared to Designation 1.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Covers 1 ward. Designed to tackle issues of anti-social behaviour.
Designation 3 focuses specifically on anti-social behaviour. Anti-social behaviour licence conditions apply (shared with Designation 1).
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Borough-wide previous selective licensing scheme.
Ran from approximately September 2019 to 31 August 2024. During this period, 17,556 selective licences and 345 mandatory HMO licences were approved. There was a gap from 1 September 2024 to 5 April 2025 with no selective licensing requirement in force.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
These public research signals help show how recently this page was reviewed and what still needs checking before you rely on it.
Last reviewed
28 March 2026
Research confidence
High (82/100)
Sources checked
2
Data compiled from multiple corroborating sources including the official Gazette notice, London Property Licensing, Kamma, Lint Group, and NRLA. Key facts (dates, ward names, fee totals, scheme scope) are consistent across sources. The council's own website returned 403 errors preventing direct verification, but the Gazette notice provides official confirmation of designation areas and dates. Part A/B fee split for new schemes sourced from Kamma; total fees confirmed by multiple sources.
Searchable by postcode. Contains licensed properties, Temporary Exemption Notices, and Interim/Final Management Orders. Requires JavaScript. No bulk download capability identified. Continuously updated.
All councils in England must operate mandatory HMO licensing. This applies to properties with 5 or more occupants forming 2 or more separate households, regardless of location. If your property meets these criteria, you must apply for a mandatory HMO licence from London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
Borough-wide. Applies to properties occupied by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households, including shared houses, bedsits with shared facilities, and properties converted into a mix of self-contained and non-self-contained accommodation.
Ongoing national mandatory scheme under Housing Act 2004. Minimum bedroom sizes apply for HMOs: 4.64m² (child under 10), 6.51m² (one person over 10), 10.22m² (two persons over 10).
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
Use these routes to move from the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham summary into the most relevant next action for your property, role, or research task.
Landlord with a standard let→
Start with a postcode if you want a property-specific route before relying on the council summary alone.
Shared occupancy or possible HMO→
Use the HMO checker if occupier numbers, households, or room-sharing could change the answer.
Check if a property has an HMO licence→
Use this if you need to check whether a property holds an HMO licence, or find the council's public HMO register.
Investor, buyer, or conveyancer→
Use the due diligence guide if this council page is part of a purchase, refinance, or pre-letting review.
Letting agent or portfolio manager→
Preview the monitoring route if you need ongoing watchlists and recurring scheme-change visibility.
Understand selective licensing rules→
Read the guide if you want the broader legal background on how selective licensing works alongside this council page.
Understand additional licensing rules→
Read the guide if you want the broader background on how additional HMO licensing works alongside this council page.
Need the local HMO route→
Use the additional licensing page if the real question is whether a smaller shared house needs a local licence here.
Tenant checking landlord compliance→
Use the tenant guide if you rent a property and want to check whether your landlord holds the right licence.
Important disclaimer
This tool provides general information about landlord licensing schemes in England. Results are based on publicly available data and may not reflect recent changes. This is not legal advice. Always verify licensing requirements directly with your local council before making decisions.
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