Erewash Borough Council is the licensing and planning authority for Ilkeston. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.
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 Erewash Borough Council
| Rule | Erewash 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 | Due to start Due to start 6 March 2027: Ilkeston, most of Long Eaton and parts of Sandiacre and Sawley |
Checked October 2026 against Erewash Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Erewash Borough Council has confirmed an Article 4 direction covering Ilkeston, most of Long Eaton and parts of Sandiacre and Sawley, due to start on 6 March 2027. From then, turning a family house in Ilkeston into a small HMO will need planning permission, so we check your programme against that date. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Erewash Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO fire risk assessment work in Ilkeston
Shared houses in Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.
- Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting
- Site visit covering common parts and every escape route
- Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep
- Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes
- Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties
HMO fire risk assessments near Ilkeston
- Eastwood 2.1 miles
- Stapleford 3.1 miles
- Heanor 3.5 miles
- Bilborough 4 miles
- Bulwell 5.1 miles
- Basford 5.1 miles