Gedling Borough Council is the licensing and planning authority for Arnold. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.
We'll tell you plainly if a house in Arnold isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.
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 floor plans in Arnold: what we do
Licence applications for HMOs in Arnold 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 Arnold, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.
- On-site measurement of every room and floor
- Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
- Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
- Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
- Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
