Derbyshire Dales District Council is the licensing and planning authority for Matlock. 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 Derbyshire Dales District Council
| Rule | Derbyshire Dales 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 against Derbyshire Dales District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Derbyshire Dales 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 Derbyshire Dales District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO fire risk assessments for Matlock landlords
Shared houses in Matlock 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 Matlock 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
- Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting
- Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes
- Site visit covering common parts and every escape route
- Prioritised action plan with a reason for each item
HMO fire risk assessments near Matlock
- Clay Cross 6.2 miles
- Alfreton 7.5 miles
- Belper 8.5 miles
- Chesterfield 8.8 miles
- Ripley 9.7 miles
- Dronfield 11.8 miles