Living data
Use this page to follow recent council-page reviews, likely scheme changes, and the parts of the dataset that are being strengthened next. It is designed as a public research hub, 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.
100
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.
140
Councils with enhanced research coverage
The wider richer tier: these pages show source, register, contact, or review context, and some also include scheme records.
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.
144 councils currently sit above baseline coverage. 4 are in the narrower detailed-coverage tier, while 140 are in the wider enhanced-research tier, which may also include scheme records.
Baseline coverage
A trust-first council summary with the current public status, verification route, and practical next steps.
Detailed coverage
A council page that currently shows public scheme records such as scheme type, dates, fees, or coverage notes.
Enhanced research coverage
Our richest public page state, combining supporting research signals such as sources, registers, contact details, or review context. It may also include scheme records.
These pages were among the most recently reviewed in the current public dataset.
Wyre Forest
Enhanced research coverage · Last reviewed 28 March 2026
West Northamptonshire
Enhanced research coverage · Last reviewed 28 March 2026
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Enhanced research coverage · Last reviewed 28 March 2026
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Enhanced research coverage · Last reviewed 28 March 2026
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
Enhanced research coverage · Last reviewed 28 March 2026
Torbay Council
Enhanced research coverage · Last reviewed 28 March 2026
Thurrock
Enhanced research coverage · Last reviewed 28 March 2026
Swale
Enhanced research coverage · Last reviewed 28 March 2026
Where the current public dataset shows consultation or proposed scheme states, they appear here as prompts for closer checking.
London Borough of Croydon
consultation: Proposed Additional HMO Licensing Scheme (Borough-Wide) · consultation: Proposed Selective Licensing Scheme (14 Wards)
London Borough of Hackney
proposed: Hackney Additional HMO Licensing Scheme 2026 · proposed: Hackney Selective Licensing Scheme 2026
London Borough of Islington
proposed: Islington Selective Licensing Scheme (Second Designation - Seven Additional Wards)
Blackpool Council
proposed: Additional HMO Licensing
Wolverhampton City Council
proposed: Selective Licensing Scheme (Proposed - Outsourcing Approved)
Coventry City Council
proposed: Selective Licensing (Consulted but Not Progressed)
Stoke-on-Trent City Council
proposed: Stoke-on-Trent Proposed Selective Licensing Phase Two Expansion (2018 Consultation)
Thanet District Council
proposed: Proposed New Selective Licensing Scheme - Margate and Ramsgate
Stay informed
Get notified when councils introduce, renew, or change licensing schemes. A useful next step if you are researching an area and want to stay aware of future changes.
Free, occasional updates only. Always verify live requirements on the council website.
Use the free tools first, then move into a written review or future monitoring only if the decision needs it.
Free checker
Live now
Check a postcode, open the council page, and use the guides before paying for anything.
Best for: Useful when you want a practical first pass on one property or area.
Delivery: Instant result with council and guide links
Property Licensing Check
Live now
A concise written review for one property, postcode, or council situation based on current public council-source information.
Best for: Best for landlords, agents, and buyers who want written clarity quickly on one case.
Delivery: Concise report by email, usually within 2 working days
Licensing Due Diligence Report
Coming soon
A more tailored, more decision-oriented, and more risk-focused review for higher-stakes property decisions.
Best for: Best for buyers, investors, agents, landlords refinancing, and conveyancers handling material decisions.
Delivery: Analyst-reviewed report with stronger risk framing
Alerts and monitoring
Coming soon
A lighter monitoring tier for selected councils or areas, aimed at landlords and smaller investors who want ongoing updates.
Best for: Best for landlords and smaller investors who want ongoing updates without building their own tracking process.
Delivery: Monthly monitoring and change alerts
Pro and portfolio monitoring
Coming soon
A stronger monitoring tier for portfolio landlords, agents, and serious investors tracking more areas or assets.
Best for: Best for serious investors, agents, and portfolio landlords who need broader recurring coverage and member-style benefits.
Delivery: Portfolio-oriented monthly monitoring
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.
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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