HMO floor plans in Matlock

We handle HMO floor plan work for HMOs in Matlock and the rest of Derbyshire, checking each requirement against Derbyshire Dales District Council's current rules.

Our base in Great Barr is about 43 miles from Matlock, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

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HMO projects in Matlock are shaped by the rules of Derbyshire Dales District Council. Before we price anything, we check whether the address falls within an additional licensing scheme or an Article 4 direction, because both change what the house needs and how long it takes.

You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.

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.

How we handle HMO floor plan work in Matlock

Licence applications for HMOs in Matlock 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 Matlock, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.

Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
On-site measurement of every room and floor
Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom

HMO floor plans 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

What landlords in Matlock ask us

Do HMOs in Matlock 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.

Who issues HMO licences in Matlock?

Derbyshire Dales District Council is the licensing authority for Matlock. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

What documents does Derbyshire Dales District Council ask for with an HMO licence?

Councils usually ask for floor plans showing room sizes and fire safety features, gas and electrical safety certificates, and fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. We check Derbyshire Dales District Council's current list for your application.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Matlock?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Matlock needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.