Carlton sits within Gedling Borough Council, which sets its own HMO standards for room sizes, kitchens and bathrooms. Our designs start from those standards, so the layout we price is designed to meet the council's licensing requirements.
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 Gedling Borough Council
| Rule | Gedling Borough Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | None found |
| Selective licensing | In part of the area Netherfield ward and parts of Carlton Hill, Colwick, Daybrook and Newstead Village |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Proposed Proposed for three streets in Netherfield, not in force when checked |
Checked October 2026 against Gedling Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Gedling Borough Council has proposed an Article 4 direction for three streets in Netherfield. None was in force when we checked. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We found no additional licensing scheme in force in Gedling Borough Council, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.
HMO fire safety works for Carlton landlords
We carry out HMO fire safety works in Carlton to a written specification taken from the fire risk assessment and the local council's HMO standards. That keeps the work proportionate, because a small two-storey house and a large three-storey one in Carlton rarely need the same measures.
Typical jobs in Carlton include fire doors with self-closers, interlinked alarms, emergency lighting and fire stopping of hidden gaps. Every job across Nottinghamshire ends with commissioning certificates, photos of concealed work and a logbook for routine tests.
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables, hatches and cupboards
- Fire doors fitted with self-closers, seals and correct gaps
- Commissioning certificates, logbook and photos of concealed work
- Specification taken from the fire risk assessment and council standards
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
HMO fire safety works near Carlton
- Sneinton 2.2 miles
- Arnold 2.8 miles
- Sherwood 2.8 miles
- Nottingham 2.9 miles
- West Bridgford 3.2 miles
- Lenton 4.2 miles