Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision was to amend the HMO Licence Fees and increase the licence period from 3 years to 5 years.
summary: The decision at stake was the review of HMO Licensing fees and the licence period.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to amend HMO Licensing fees and increase the licence period.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial implications for landlords and potential impact on tenants.
affected_stakeholders: ["Landlords", "Tenants"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://meetings.cotswold.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=414
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: The report sets out the Council's policy for the setting of HMO licence fees, the duration of an HMO licence and the policy on amenity standards for all HMOs. The report recommends the approval of these policies, the setting of the new fees and the extension of the duration of an HMO licence from three years to five years.
Content: The purpose of the report was to review the HMO Licensing fees and the licence period. Councillor Andrea Pellegram, Cabinet Member for Environment and Regulatory Services, introduced the report. The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Andrea Pellegram and seconded by Councillor Patrick Coleman RESOLVED that CABINET: Amended the HMO Licence Fees as set out in the Report and agreed that new fees would apply from 1st September 2025; Approved the HMO licence period increase from 3 years to 5 years. Voting Record: 6 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain.
Date of Decision: July 10, 2025