Cheetham: Flats above shops and Esmond / Avondale area
Outcome
We held a ten week consultation from 13 May to 22 July 2024 to find out what good housing means to local people. This information was used to decide if we need a selective licensing scheme in part of Cheetham. Read more about selective licensing
You can find out more about the background to the proposals by reading the Economy Scrutiny Committee report and minutes using the following link:
After reviewing comments from landlords and residents, we have decided to formally designate a selective licensing area around the Flats above shops on Cheetham Hill and Esmond / Avondale Road in Cheetham. This means that landlords and managing agents in this specific part of Cheetham will need a licence to rent out a home. If you are a landlord in the area, you have up to 24 May 2025 to apply for a licence.
The scheme aims to improve management standards and conditions of private rented housing and support the reduction of antisocial behaviour – linked to environmental and waste management. For now, we are focusing on this part of Cheetham. The Flats above shops and Esmond / Avondale area includes around 405 private rented sector homes.
Download and read more about the consultation:
- Resident and Business and Landlord consultation summary
- Transcript of all questions or comments received during the consultation
Apply
You can apply for a selective licence using our online form.