Neighbourhood Improvement Zone

Selective licensing came into operation in Little Ilford on 1 March 2010 within a pilot Neighbourhood Improvement Zone.

What is the pilot Neighbourhood Improvement Zone?

The pilot Neighbourhood Improvement Zone (NIZ) aims to improve many of the problems residents are concerned about in your neighbourhood through co-ordinating and focusing council services.

In particular we will be tackling residents' concerns regarding the high numbers of properties that are rented which often have a detrimental impact on your community.

To help us ensure that rented accommodation is well managed and meets the necessary standards we have been granted special powers to require all landlords to apply for a licence to rent accommodation within the Little Ilford pilot NIZ.

How will the NIZ benefit me?

Selective licensing within the NIZ helps us to ensure that rented accommodation is well managed and meets the necessary standards.

As a resident within the zone we will help you to access a range of key services available through both the council and our partners that we hope will improve your health, safety and well-being.

For example, we will help you to receive:

• a home security assessment
• a fire safety assessment
• an energy efficiency survey
• advice on ensuring that you are claiming any benefits you are entitled to.

You may also be eligible for help towards the cost of:

• installing home security measures
• carrying out minor repairs (for elderly residents)
• carrying out works so you can remain in your home (if you have a disability).

We will also improve your environment through:

• listening to your views at resident meetings
• clamping down on fly tipping and graffiti
• ensuring that property extensions meet planning requirements
• licensing rented accommodation
• improving the management of rented accommodation
• reducing anti-social behaviour.

Apply for a Selective Neighbourhood Improvement Zone Licence

You can now apply for a rented property licence online via My Newham. Register and apply here.


Please see our list of Property Licensing fees and charges (pdf) for the correct amount to be paid. The fee is based on the type of licence and in some cases the size of the accomodation.