Broxtowe Borough Council is the licensing and planning authority for Eastwood. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 40 miles from Eastwood. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.
HMO rules in Broxtowe Borough Council
| Rule | Broxtowe 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 | In part of the area Parts of the four Beeston wards since 26 March 2022. An extension to Eastwood, Kimberley and Stapleford was proposed in March 2026 |
Checked October 2026 against Broxtowe Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Broxtowe Borough Council's Article 4 direction covers parts of the Beeston wards, not Eastwood, so changing a family house here into a small HMO is usually permitted development. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Broxtowe Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO fire risk assessment work in Eastwood
Shared houses in Eastwood 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 Nottinghamshire commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Eastwood 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
- Site visit covering common parts and every escape route
- Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties
- Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes