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Under the national legislation and regulations there are a number of ‘full’ exemptions to the licensing scheme.
Property licensing schemes in Waltham Forest follow these national exemptions.
Exemptions from the Council’s selective licensing scheme, which operates in all wards except Hatch Lane and Endlebury, are detailed in the approved selective licensing designation.
Exemptions from the mandatory HMO licensing scheme are set out in schedule 14 of the Housing Act 2004 and associated regulations.
Exemptions from the Council’s additional licensing scheme are detailed in the approved additional licensing designation.
If you are unsure if your property is exempt, or requires a temporary exemption notice, please contact us for further information on:
Alternatively, you may wish to seek independent legal advice.
You may be eligible for a three month temporary exemption in the following circumstances:
Apply for a temporary exemption notice (TEN)
The Council will consider TEN applications on a case by case basis and will communicate their decision to the applicant in writing.
A subsequent TEN application may be made to the Council on the expiry of a granted TEN, and the Council may grant this in exceptional circumstances.