Selective Licensing
Gedling Borough Council has five prescribed areas within its borough that are subject to Selective Licensing. All privately rented homes within these designated areas will require a licence from Gedling Borough Council. Landlords and agents operating privately rented properties in these areas should apply for a licence to avoid enforcement action for failure to licence a property. The areas are:
- The entire Netherfield ward (Designation runs from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2023).
Currently the scheme is being reviewed. Depending on the findings the council will decide whether to hold a public consultation to introduce a further scheme.
- Prescribed areas of Carlton Hill, Colwick, Daybrook and Newstead Village. (Designation runs from 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2027)
For a detailed view of exactly which areas are covered by the above mentioned schemes please view our interactive map where all five areas are identified by a blue boarder.
Apply for a Selective Licence
What you will need in order to make a selective licence application:
- Our online Online Application Guide
- A copy of a valid gas safety certificate if the property you are applying for has a gas supply
- A fixed electrical installation test certificate (EICR) dated within the last five years
- If there is more than one party involved in the management (i.e. a licence holder and manager or multiple licence holders) you will require our Fit and Proper Persons Form
- A credit or debit card
- 45 minutes per property you are applying to licence
If you have already started and saved an application, you will need to log back in to the system to contine.
Message to selective licence applicants
If you are a selective licence applicant and have received an email from Idox, our application provider, stating that your application has been deleted please be assured that this only applies to saved drafts and will not affect any applications that have been paid for and submitted to the council.
Licence costs
The licence fee will be collected in two parts. Part one when you apply and part two when the application is processed.
Online application and licence fees
|
Landlord type |
Part 1 fee |
Part 2 fee |
Total |
|
Accredited Landlords |
£430 |
£155 |
£585 |
|
Non Accredited Landlords |
£520 |
£180 |
£700 |
Paper application and licence fees
|
Landlord type |
Part 1 fee |
Part 2 fee |
Total |
|
Accredited Landlords |
£490 |
£155 |
£645 |
|
Non Accredited Landlords |
£580 |
£180 |
£760 |
We accept debit and credit card payments online. You can pay by cheque if you apply by a paper form subject to an additional £60 fee.
Paper application
If you would like to pay by cheque you will need to complete a paper based application, which will cost an additional £60 per application. If you would like us to check through your application, you can book an appointment with our Customer Service Advisors by calling 0115 901 3971
To request a paper application pack email privatesectorhousing@gedling.gov.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information you can read our Frequently asked questions guide, email the team at privatesectorhousing@gedling.gov.uk or call our Customer Services Advisors on 0115 901 3971
Landlord Accreditation
To become accredited landlords can apply to join the DASH Accreditation Scheme which is provided by DASH Services.
In order to become a DASH accredited landlord you will need to:
1. Complete the online application form
2. Be confirmed as a suitable landlord
3. Complete the DASH Landlord Development Course
4. Pass a property health check
5. Commit to the code of conduct and agree terms and conditions
6. Agree to listing your name on a public register of DASH accredited landlords
7. Agree that your tenants can be contacted and invited to join the DASH tenant accreditation scheme.
See the DASH website www.dashservices.org.uk or call 01332 641 111 for further details. Please note that DASH Services are a separate body to Gedling Borough Council and any questions specific to accreditation and the process involved should be directed to DASH Services.
In order to qualify for the accreditation discount on licence applications, the proposed licence holder must be fully accredited when the application to licence the property is made.
Selective Licensing Phase 1 Support Documentation
Selective Licensing Phase 2 Support Documentation
Adopted Conditions of Selective Licensing scheme
Adopted Selective Licensing designation area - Carlton Hill
Adopted Selective Licensing designation area - Daybrook
Adopted Selective Licensing designation area - Colwick
Adopted Selective Licensing designation area - Newstead Village
Gedling Borough Council Designation of an Area for Selective Licensing Phase 2
Licensable properties
The scheme applies to any house* which is let or occupied under a tenancy or licence within the area outlined in blue the interactive map.
*Note - a house is defined by section 99 of the Housing Act 2004 as a building or part of a building consisting of one or more dwellings. A dwelling means a building or part of a building occupied or intended to be occupied as a separate dwelling.
The scheme applies to any house occupied under tenancy or licence unless:
- The house is a house in multiple occupation and is required to be licensed under Part 2 of the Act; or
- The house is subject to a temporary exemption under section 86 of the Act; or
- The house is subject to a management order under Chapter 1 or 2 of Part 4 of the Act; or
- The tenancy or licence of the house has been granted by a non-profit registered provider of social housing, a profit-making registered provider of social housing in respect of social housing (within the meaning of Part 2 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008), or a body which is registered as a social landlord under Part 1 of the Housing Act 1996; or
- The tenancy or licence of the house or a dwelling contained in the house is defined as an exempt tenancy or licence within the meaning of The Selective Licensing of Houses (Specified Exemptions) (England) Order 2006
Notification of properties that should be licensed
We are keen to ensure all properties that should be licensed are. If you have any further details about a property you feel should be licensed please supply us the details using our online form and we will follow up as necessary.