HMO compliance audits in Allestree

Midlands HMO supports HMO landlords in Allestree with HMO compliance audit, from measured plans and certificates to the works that close any gaps.

Whether the house in Allestree is empty, let or mid-purchase, we can start with the survey.

Free survey and fixed written quote

Covering Allestree and nearby Derbyshire towns

Designed around Derby City Council's HMO standards

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Landlords in Allestree deal with Derby City Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 32 miles from Allestree. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.

HMO rules in Derby City Council

Rule	Derby City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	None found
Selective licensing	None found
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In part of the area Arboretum ward and parts of seven wards inside the ring road, since 3 May 2025

Checked October 2026 against Derby City Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Derby City Council's Article 4 direction covers Arboretum ward and parts of the wards inside the ring road, not Allestree, so changing a family house here into a small HMO is usually permitted development. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We found no additional licensing scheme in force in Derby City Council, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.

Our HMO compliance audit service in Allestree

An audit of an HMO in Allestree checks the house the way a licensing officer would: room sizes, fire safety, amenities, certificates and paperwork. You get a written, prioritised fix list, so you know what needs doing before an inspection, renewal or purchase.

Councils across Derbyshire set their own HMO standards on top of the national rules. Our audits of houses in Allestree check against both, and we can quote for any work the report identifies once you have read it.

Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates
Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule
Licence conditions checked against the house as it is
Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed
Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list

HMO compliance audits near Allestree

Derby 1.7 miles
Littleover 2.7 miles
Chaddesden 2.8 miles
Mickleover 3.4 miles
Alvaston 4.8 miles
Belper 5.5 miles

Questions about HMO compliance audit in Allestree

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. Derby City Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.

What documents does Derby City Council ask for with an HMO licence?

Councils usually ask for floor plans showing room sizes and fire safety features, gas and electrical safety certificates, and fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. We check Derby City Council's current list for your application.

Who issues HMO licences in Allestree?

Derby City Council is the licensing authority for Allestree. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

Do HMOs in Allestree need a fire risk assessment?

Fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment of the common parts of most HMOs, and councils commonly ask to see one with a licence application. We arrange the assessment and the works it recommends.