If the property is in Belper, the council that matters is Amber Valley Borough Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.
Because we also manage and maintain HMOs, we design with day-to-day running in mind: hard-wearing finishes, sensible storage and layouts that keep shared spaces usable.
HMO rules in Amber Valley Borough Council
| Rule | Amber Valley Borough Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | Not confirmed |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026 against Amber Valley Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Amber Valley Borough Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Amber Valley Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO compliance audits for Belper landlords
An audit of an HMO in Belper 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 Belper 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
- Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
- Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed
- Licence conditions checked against the house as it is