Shared houses in Chaddesden need to satisfy Derby City Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.
Quotes list each item of work, so you can see where the money goes and compare like for like.
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 Chaddesden, 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.
HMO fire risk assessments in Chaddesden: what we do
Shared houses in Chaddesden need a fire risk assessment that reflects how the building is actually laid out. We assess the common parts and the escape route from every bedroom, then give you a written report with a prioritised action plan you can act on.
Councils and fire services covering Derbyshire commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Chaddesden after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.
- Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep
- Site visit covering common parts and every escape route
- Prioritised action plan with a reason for each item
- Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting
- Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties
HMO fire risk assessments near Chaddesden
- Derby 1.8 miles
- Alvaston 2.7 miles
- Allestree 2.8 miles
- Littleover 3.4 miles
- Mickleover 4.8 miles
- Ilkeston 5.9 miles