Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Dronfield we start by measuring every room and checking North East Derbyshire District Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 55 miles from Dronfield. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.
HMO rules in North East Derbyshire District Council
| Rule | North East Derbyshire District 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. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm North East Derbyshire District 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 North East Derbyshire District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO compliance audit work in Dronfield
An audit of an HMO in Dronfield 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 Dronfield check against both, and we can quote for any work the report identifies once you have read it.
- Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule
- Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates
- 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 Dronfield
- Chesterfield 4.5 miles
- Bolsover 9.1 miles
- Clay Cross 9.7 miles
- Matlock 11.8 miles
- Shirebrook 12.8 miles
- Worksop 14.5 miles