HMO floor plans in Alvaston

Need help with HMO floor plan in Alvaston? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what Derby City Council asks for.

We work in Alvaston for landlords, investors and owners converting their own property.

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Landlords in Alvaston deal with Derby City Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.

We can keep a photographic record of each stage, which is useful evidence when the council inspects or a buyer's surveyor asks questions later.

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. Whether a house in Alvaston needs planning permission to become a small HMO depends on whether it is inside that boundary, which we check for the exact address. 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 floor plans in Alvaston: what we do

Licence applications for HMOs in Alvaston commonly need a floor plan showing room sizes, room use, fire safety features and amenities. We measure the house on site, check the format the council asks for and draw plans that match the property as it is today.

For landlords across Derbyshire, our plans also support planning applications, building control and fire risk assessments. If you have changed the layout of a house in Alvaston, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.

Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
On-site measurement of every room and floor
Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format

HMO floor plans near Alvaston

Chaddesden 2.7 miles
Derby 3.1 miles
Littleover 3.6 miles
Allestree 4.8 miles
Mickleover 5.1 miles
Long Eaton 6.3 miles

What landlords in Alvaston ask us

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Alvaston?

Not under a council scheme we could find when we checked. Mandatory licensing starts at five people, and councils can add schemes, so we confirm with Derby City Council before you let.

Who issues HMO licences in Alvaston?

Derby City Council is the licensing authority for Alvaston. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. Derby City Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.

Do HMOs in Alvaston need a fire risk assessment?

Fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment of the common parts of most HMOs, and councils commonly ask to see one with a licence application. We arrange the assessment and the works it recommends.