Newcastle City Council — landlord licensing reference

Newcastle City Council — North East.

Selective licensing: designated areas only. Eight selective licensing areas designated across the city, including Byker Old Town and Greater High Cross (from October 2021), 2025-2030 schemes.

Additional HMO licensing: status unknown — check council site.

Council licensing page: https://new.newcastle.gov.uk/property-licensing-schemes-newcastle/selective-licensing

Council HMO page: https://new.newcastle.gov.uk/property-licensing-schemes-newcastle/fees-and-discounts

Last verified: 2026-06-28.

Reference data only — always check the council's own page before applying.