Housing rent and charges

Selective Licensing

The private rented sector (PRS) in Thurrock has expanded significantly over the last decade, now accounting for 23% of all housing in the borough and surpassing the proportion of council and socially rented homes. While many landlords operate professionally, a growing number of properties in the PRS are associated with poor conditions, anti-social behaviour (ASB), and socio-economic vulnerability.

The council wants to improve the conditions and quality of properties in this sector and create a fair environment for both tenants and landlords, driving up property and management standards to the benefit of all. These issues not only place tenants at risk but contribute to wider community instability and increasing pressure on local services.

In response, Thurrock Council is proposing the introduction of a selective licensing scheme in sixteen out of twenty wards.

  • Aveley and Uplands
  • Belhus
  • Chadwell St Mary
  • Chafford and North Stifford
  • Corringham and Fobbing
  • East Tilbury
  • Grays Riverside
  • Grays Thurrock
  • Little Thurrock Rectory
  • Ockendon
  • South Chafford
  • Stanford East and Corringham Town
  • Stanford le Hope West
  • Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
  • Tilbury St Chads
  • West Thurrock and South Stifford

NOTE: You can refer to the map at the bottom of this page 

The scheme would require landlords in designated wards to obtain a licence in order to let their properties. This approach is intended to raise housing standards, support better tenancy management, and address the persistent issues of ASB, poor property condition, and deprivation identified through robust analysis.

Consultation Survey

We want to hear your views of all residents, tenants, landlords, managing agents or letting agents, organisations and businesses or from anyone with an interest in the private rented sector in Thurrock.

Selective Licensing: Related Documents

Thurrock Council Selective Licensing Conditions (PDF 285.93KB)
Thurrock Council Selective Licence Fees 2025/26 (PDF 99.88KB)

Share your thoughts and feedback 

Online survey

You can provide your feedback on the online survey link below:

Paper copies of the questionnaire can be requested by emailing prsconsulation@thurrock.gov.uk

Public Meetings

We are holding online public meetings on the following dates:

28 May @ 6.00pm and 25 June 2025 @ 6.00pm

You are invited to attend to learn more and share your views on our proposals. Please make sure to register early by reserving your place. Simply email us at: prsconsultation@thurrock.gov.uk.

If you have any queries or require help in sharing your views with us, please email: prsconsultation@thurrock.gov.uk