# LicenceWatch sample — 13 October 2026

This free sample shows the paid output: five compact, source-linked changes for a
letting/property-management firm operating across several council areas.

## Barnet — proposed selective licensing scheme

**Status:** proposed scheme / council consultation. The proposal covers privately
rented homes in named wards. **Action:** compare the proposed wards with managed
properties; do not treat it as live until confirmed.

Source: https://www.barnet.gov.uk/community/have-your-say-about-local-issues/selective-licensing-scheme-consultation

## Slough — licensing proposals

**Status:** consultation recently closed / outcome to monitor. Slough described a
proposed borough-wide additional scheme and selective licensing in Chalvey and
Slough Central. **Action:** flag affected owners and watch for the Cabinet decision.

Source: https://www.slough.gov.uk/news/article/681/consultation-on-property-licensing-schemes

## Royal Greenwich — proposed expansion

**Status:** consultation recently closed / decision pending. The proposal would
cover 18 wards and replace the current footprint. **Action:** map properties in
the proposed wards and set a decision-date check.

Source: https://communityconversations.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/community-safety-licensing/selective-licensing-2026-consultation

## Croydon — new schemes in force

**Status:** live from 25 September 2026. Croydon says selective licensing for
qualifying single-family properties and additional HMO licensing for smaller HMOs
are now in force in designated areas. **Action:** check managed properties against
the qualifying-area map.

Source: https://www.croydon.gov.uk/housing/private-tenants/landlord-licensing

## Leeds — active selective licensing

**Status:** live from 9 February 2026. Parts of six wards are designated, with a
14-day application rule for applicable properties acquired after commencement.
**Action:** check new acquisitions against the council map.

Source: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/housing/information-for-landlords/selective-licensing

This is information, not legal advice, and is not a complete legal register. Always
verify the current position with the relevant council or adviser.