Living data
Track selective and additional HMO licensing changes across England - proposed schemes, consultations, active schemes, and expiries - each with an official source link and a confidence indicator. It is a public research record derived from our current dataset, not a live legal feed, so final reliance should always go back to the council.
296
English councils indexed
All current English local authority districts in the directory.
88
Councils showing local scheme signals
Pages where our current data shows selective licensing, additional licensing, or both.
4
Councils with detailed coverage
The narrower record-led tier: these pages show scheme records, but they are not yet in the enhanced research tier.
156
Councils with enhanced research coverage
The wider richer tier: these pages show source, register, contact, or review context, and some also include scheme records.
160
Councils above baseline coverage
Pages with detailed scheme records or enhanced public-source research beyond the baseline summary.
These counts use the same public coverage model as the homepage, council directory, and map. Detailed coverage is the narrower record-led tier. Enhanced research coverage is the wider richer tier and may also include scheme records.
The same three public labels are used across the homepage, council directory, map, and council pages.
160 councils currently sit above baseline coverage. 4 are in the narrower detailed-coverage tier, while 156 are in the wider enhanced-research tier, which may also include scheme records.
A trust-first council summary with the current public status, verification route, and practical next steps.
A council page that currently shows public scheme records such as scheme type, dates, fees, or coverage notes.
Our richest public page state, combining supporting research signals such as sources, registers, contact details, or review context. It may also include scheme records.
Filter by status, licence type, London, or recently reviewed. Each record shows the council, the change, the licence type and status, the effective and reviewed dates, an official source link, and a confidence indicator. For a focused view of what may be coming, see proposed and upcoming schemes.
Showing the first 80 of 256 matching records. Use the filters to narrow the list.
Selective Licensing scheme at consultation stage in our current data - Halton Selective Licensing Scheme (proposed)
The position may change soon. Check the council consultation and confirm whether a licence will be required.
Selective Licensing scheme at consultation stage in our current data - Selective Licensing - Proposed Consultation (St Matthews, City Centre, Plungington)
The position may change soon. Check the council consultation and confirm whether a licence will be required.
Additional Licensing scheme at consultation stage in our current data - Harrow Additional HMO Licensing Scheme Renewal 2026 (Proposed)
The position may change soon. Check the council consultation and confirm whether a licence will be required.
Additional Licensing scheme at consultation stage in our current data - Borough-Wide Additional HMO Licensing Scheme (Proposed)
The position may change soon. Check the council consultation and confirm whether a licence will be required.
Additional Licensing scheme at consultation stage in our current data - Additional HMO Licensing Consultation 2023
The position may change soon. Check the council consultation and confirm whether a licence will be required.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Selective Licensing - Byker Old Town, Allendale Road, and Greater High Cross Renewal (Proposed 2026-2031)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed additional licensing scheme identified in our current data - Additional HMO Licensing Scheme 2026 (borough-wide)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Selective Licensing Scheme 2026 (14 wards)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Stoke-on-Trent Proposed Selective Licensing Phase Two Expansion (2018 Consultation)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Proposed Selective Licensing Scheme - Brotton, Eston and Normanby
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed additional licensing scheme identified in our current data - Additional HMO Licensing Scheme (Proposed)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Selective Licensing Scheme (Proposed)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed additional licensing scheme identified in our current data - Great Yarmouth Borough Council Additional HMO Licensing (Proposed/Under Consideration)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed additional licensing scheme identified in our current data - Additional HMO Licensing - Evidence-Gathering Study (Durham City)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Brighton & Hove Selective Licensing Phase 2 - 13 Wards (Proposed)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Hollins Bank Selective Licensing Scheme
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Selective Licensing Scheme (Proposed - Outsourcing Approved)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed additional licensing scheme identified in our current data - Additional HMO Licensing Scheme – Renewal (Proposed/Pending)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Walsall Selective Licensing Consultation - Willenhall and Walsall Town Centre (Not Implemented)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Proposed New Selective Licensing Scheme - Margate and Ramsgate
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Selective Licensing (No Scheme Active)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - West Bromwich Selective Licensing Consultation (Not Implemented)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Selective Licensing – Battle Ward (Proposed)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Selective Licensing – Park Ward (Proposed)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Selective Licensing – Redlands Ward (Proposed)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Selective Licensing (No Scheme Active)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Norwich City Council Selective Licensing (Proposed/Under Consultation)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Selective Licensing Consultation - Bluebell/Bakers Green Area (2013)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Islington Selective Licensing Scheme (Second Designation - Seven Additional Wards)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Proposed Selective Licensing Scheme Renewal - Six Wards (Refused by Secretary of State)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Proposed Landlord Licensing Scheme (Council Plan 2030)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Wisbech Selective Licensing Scheme (Proposed - Rejected)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed additional licensing scheme identified in our current data - Additional HMO Licensing
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Selective Licensing - Feasibility Stage
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Selective Licensing Phase 2 (proposed/in planning)
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed additional licensing scheme identified in our current data - Additional HMO Licensing (Borough-Wide) 2024-2029
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed selective licensing scheme identified in our current data - Selective Licensing (Town Centre and Park Town) 2024-2029
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Proposed additional licensing scheme identified in our current data - Additional HMO Licensing - West Bromwich Area
Could require a licence in future. Worth following and confirming the timing and scope with the council.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Former selective licensing consultation (not progressed)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Selective Licensing Pilot 2017
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former additional licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Previous Additional HMO Licensing Scheme (2021-2026, expired)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Previous Selective Licensing Scheme (2021-2026, expired)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Selective Licensing Scheme 3 (2020-2025)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former additional licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Worcester City Council HMO Additional Licensing Scheme One 2020-2025 (Five Wards)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former additional licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Worcester City Council HMO Additional Licensing Scheme Two 2023-2025 (Ten Wards)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former additional licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Additional HMO Licensing Scheme 2020–2025 (expired)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former additional licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Additional HMO Licensing (Citywide) 2020-2025
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Selective Licensing 1 May 2020 to 30 April 2025
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former additional licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Additional HMO Licensing - Citywide (2020-2025) (EXPIRED)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former additional licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - West Northamptonshire Additional HMO Licensing Scheme 2020-2025
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Previous Selective Licensing Scheme (expired)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former additional licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Slough Borough Council Additional Licensing Designation 2019
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Slough Borough Council Selective Licensing Designation 2019 (Chalvey and Central Wards)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Scarborough Central Selective Licensing (EXPIRED)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Selective Licensing Scheme 2 (2019-2024)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - South Bank Selective Licensing Scheme (2019-2024)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Great Yarmouth Selective Licensing Scheme 2019-2024 (Nelson Ward)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former additional licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Bath City Additional HMO Licensing Scheme (2019–2023)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Selective Licensing - London Road, Abbeydale Road, Chesterfield Road
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Redbridge Selective Licensing Scheme 2 (Expired)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former additional licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Additional HMO Licensing Scheme 2018-2023
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former additional licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Additional HMO Licensing Scheme 2018-2023 (Expired)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Previous Selective Licensing Scheme (expired)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former additional licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Additional HMO Licensing Scheme
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Selective Licensing - Central Bensham Redesignated Area (2018-2023) (EXPIRED)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Selective Licensing Scheme – Canalside Ward
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Selective Licensing Scheme No.1 2018 - Accrington and Church
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former additional licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - First Additional HMO Licensing Scheme (2018-2023, expired)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former additional licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Additional HMO Licensing Scheme (Borough-Wide) - Ended
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former additional licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Sefton Additional (HMO) Licensing Scheme 2018-2023 - First Scheme
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Sefton Selective Licensing Scheme 2018-2023 (Bootle) - First Scheme
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Edlington Selective Licensing Scheme
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former additional licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Additional HMO Licensing (Borough-wide) 2017-2022
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Redbridge Selective Licensing Scheme 1 (Expired)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Scarborough North Selective Licensing (EXPIRED)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Previous Selective Licensing Scheme (2017–2022)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former additional licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Previous Additional HMO Licensing Scheme (2017–2022)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Previous Selective Licensing Schemes (5 schemes)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former additional licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Redbridge Additional HMO Licensing Scheme 2017-2022 (Expired)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
Former selective licensing scheme recorded as expired in our current data - Selective Licensing - Cliftonville West and Margate Central (Second Designation)
No longer shown as in force in our data. Confirm with the council whether a replacement or renewed scheme applies.
These records are derived from our current public dataset, not a live legal feed. Statuses and dates can change. Always verify the latest position with the council before letting, purchasing, refinancing, or taking legal action.
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