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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 Newham, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
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Properties let to three or four people consisting of two or more households sharing facilities, across all wards except Royal Victoria and Stratford Olympic Park
Council began accepting renewal applications from 1 October 2022. Planning permission (C4 use classification) required for HMOs. Licensing fees are non-refundable if planning permission is denied. Property types covered: Houses in multiple occupation shared by 3 or 4 people forming 2 or more households with shared facilities (kitchen/bathroom). Includes shared houses, bedsits, converted flats, and bed-and-breakfast/hostel accommodation used as permanent residence.. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties may qualify for exemptions under Schedule 14 of the Housing Act 2004. Detailed exemptions in the council's Public Notice Designation document. Royal Victoria and Stratford Olympic Park wards excluded..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Houses in multiple occupation shared by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households. Applies borough-wide (mandatory national requirement).
Planning permission (C4 use classification) required for HMOs. Licensing fees are non-refundable if planning permission is denied. Property types covered: Houses in multiple occupation shared by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households with shared facilities. Exemptions or exclusions: Exemptions under Schedule 14 of the Housing Act 2004.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
All privately rented properties within the London Borough of Newham that are not Mandatory or Additional HMOs, covering 22 of 24 wards. This is the third consecutive 5-year borough-wide selective licensing scheme.
This is an unprecedented third consecutive 5-year selective licensing designation. The previous scheme expired end of February 2023 and resulted in 42,000 properties licensed with 70% subject to officer visits/audits. Between 2018-July 2023: 2,620+ breach investigations, 387 financial penalty notices (£5,000-£30,000), 6,447 enforcement letters, 84 landlord bans. Property types covered: All privately rented residential accommodation that is not a Mandatory or Additional HMO, including single-family properties and those let to two unrelated occupiers. Exemptions or exclusions: Public sector housing (controlled/managed by Local Housing Authority, Police, fire brigade, Health Service bodies) educational accommodation occupied by students owner-occupied properties on long leasehold family lettings to certain relatives holiday homes shared occupancy where landlord/licensor or relative lives at property and shares facilities with a maximum of two lodgers. Properties in Royal Victoria and Stratford Olympic Park wards are excluded..
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
27 March 2026
Research confidence
High (85/100)
Sources checked
15
Data extracted from multiple official Newham Council web pages including fees, exemptions, scheme designation details, and news articles. All three scheme types (selective, additional, mandatory HMO) are well-documented with specific fees, dates, ward coverage, and exemptions. The only limitation is the public register being offline.
Two separate PDF registers referenced: one for HMOs and one for selective licences. Both currently offline. The pa.newham.gov.uk portal covers a variety of authorisations including notices, permits, registrations, certificates and consents. | The dedicated public register for HMOs and selective licences is currently offline due to development work. PDF versions of both registers exist (Public register for HMOs, Public register of selective licences). Those who want to view the full register can contact the council to arrange access at their office. A separate licensing search portal exists at pa.newham.gov.uk which allows searching by keyword, application reference, postcode, or address.
Supporting sources
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 Newham.
Houses in multiple occupation shared by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households. Applies borough-wide (mandatory national requirement).
Planning permission (C4 use classification) required for HMOs. Licensing fees are non-refundable if planning permission is denied. Property types covered: Houses in multiple occupation shared by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households with shared facilities. Exemptions or exclusions: Exemptions under Schedule 14 of the Housing Act 2004.
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
Use these routes to move from the London Borough of Newham summary into the most relevant next action for your property, role, or research task.
Landlord with a standard let→
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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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