Huge expansion of licensing planned for another London council
Summary
Greenwich Council is consulting on a major expansion of its selective licensing scheme, with plans to extend coverage from five wards to up to 18 wards, potentially affecting around 70% of the borough. The council says the existing scheme has improved safety standards, reduced hazards and anti-social behaviour, and it has inspected 622 licensed properties and helped resolve 2,103 hazards since the start of 2025.
Why it matters
Selective licensing can materially affect inspection regimes, compliance obligations and management standards for private rented stock in the borough. Surveyors working on valuation, acquisition, landlord advice or property condition assessments in Greenwich may need to factor in licensing status and associated enforcement risk.
Key points
- Greenwich Council plans to expand selective licensing from five wards to up to 18 wards.
- The proposed expansion would cover about 70% of the borough.
- The council says the scheme has improved safety standards and reduced hazards since 2022.
- A consultation is underway, with the council seeking views on the proposed additional wards.
- The authority says it is also working on HMOs alongside the wider licensing programme.
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