Decision details

Fit and Proper Person Policy - Private Sector Housing Licensing

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Purpose:

To seek approval for a policy to consider whetehr applicants applying for a licence are fit and proper.

Decisions:

Cabinet considered a report which sought approval for a policy to consider whether applicants applying for a licence or involved in the management of a licensed property are considered to be fit and proper.

 

RESOLVED that the Fit and Proper Person Policy - Private Sector Housing be approved.

 

Reason

This is in accordance with the Council’s core housing priority to create 'a good quality home for everyone' improving the standard or private rented properties.

Report author: Sue Hickey

Publication date: 24/07/2026

Date of decision: 21/07/2026

Decided at meeting: 21/07/2026 - Cabinet

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