Landlords with properties in three Burnley neighbourhoods could face new or renewed selective licensing requirements under plans now open for consultation. Burnley Council is proposing to redesignate existing schemes in Burnley Wood with Healey Wood and around Leyland Road, and introduce a new licensing area around Lyndhurst Road.
Residents, landlords, businesses, and community organisations can respond to the consultation until Sunday 18 October. Six public drop-in sessions will be held across the three proposed licensing areas, with no appointment required.
Councillor Howard Baker, the council’s executive member for housing and development control, stated that the selective licensing team works to raise standards in privately rented housing and support better neighbourhoods. He added that selective licensing helps support good landlords and provides tools to address poor property management.
The council indicates that the proposed schemes aim to improve living conditions, protect tenants' rights, and tackle antisocial behaviour. They are also intended to reduce fly-tipping and problems with untidy gardens, and support efforts to bring empty homes back into use and improve the management of private rented properties.