Our work in Nottinghamshire ranges from single conversions for first-time landlords to multi-house programmes for investors, all priced in writing before work starts.
In Nottinghamshire, as everywhere in England, a house with five or more people forming two or more households needs a mandatory HMO licence. Some councils go further with additional licensing or Article 4 directions, as the table shows.
HMO rules across Nottinghamshire's councils
| Council | Additional licensing | Selective licensing | Article 4 (small HMOs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield District Council | None found | In part of the area Designated streets in Stanton Hill and Sutton Central, 25 July 2022 to 24 July 2027 | Not confirmed |
| Bassetlaw District Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Broxtowe Borough Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | 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 |
| Gedling Borough Council | None found | In part of the area Netherfield ward and parts of Carlton Hill, Colwick, Daybrook and Newstead Village | Proposed Proposed for three streets in Netherfield, not in force when checked |
| Mansfield District Council | None found | In part of the area Designated streets in several wards, from 13 September 2025 | Not confirmed |
| Newark and Sherwood District Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Nottingham City Council | In force Whole city, 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028 | In part of the area Some or all of 15 wards, 1 December 2023 to 30 November 2028 | In force Whole city, since 11 March 2012 |
| Rushcliffe Borough Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026. Mandatory licensing for five or more people applies in every council. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for the address before work starts.
Councils in Nottinghamshire where we found an Article 4 direction for small HMOs in force, in all or part of their area: Broxtowe Borough Council, Nottingham City Council. Article 4 directions are due to start or proposed in: Gedling Borough Council. Additional licensing applies in all or part of: Nottingham City Council.
How we handle HMO floor plan work in Nottinghamshire
Licence applications for HMOs in Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire, our plans also support planning applications, building control and fire risk assessments. If you have changed the layout of a house in Nottinghamshire, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.
- Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
- Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
- Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
- On-site measurement of every room and floor
- Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format