High Court decision means landlord licensing will go ahead
Summary
The High Court has dismissed a second judicial review challenge to Thurrock Council’s Selective Licensing Scheme, allowing the scheme to proceed. The council says the licensing regime is intended to improve housing standards in the private rented sector, and landlords in the designated wards must obtain a licence to let properties.
Why it matters
Residential surveyors advising landlords, buyers or investors in Thurrock need to be aware that selective licensing is now moving ahead in the affected areas. The scheme may affect property management obligations, transaction due diligence and rental compliance checks.
Key points
- High Court dismissed a second challenge to Thurrock Council’s Selective Licensing Scheme.
- The council can continue implementing the scheme after months of uncertainty.
- Private landlords in the listed Thurrock wards must obtain a licence to let properties.
- The council says the scheme is aimed at improving housing standards and tenant safety.
- The claimant was ordered to pay £7,500 in costs.
Organisations:
Thurrock Council, High Court
Regulations:
Selective Licensing Scheme
Locations:
Thurrock, Aveley and Uplands, Belhus, Chadwell St Mary, Chafford and North Stifford, Corringham and Fobbing, East Tilbury, Grays Riverside, Grays Thurrock, Little Thurrock Rectory, Ockendon, South Chafford, Stanford East and Corringham Town, Stanford-le-Hope West, Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park, Tilbury St Chads, West Thurrock and South Stifford
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