If the property is in Eastwood, the council that matters is Broxtowe Borough Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.
Quotes list each item of work, so you can see where the money goes and compare like for like.
HMO rules in Broxtowe Borough Council
| Rule | Broxtowe Borough 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 | 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 |
Checked October 2026 against Broxtowe Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Broxtowe Borough Council's Article 4 direction covers parts of the Beeston wards, not Eastwood, so changing a family house here into a small HMO is usually permitted development. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Broxtowe Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO floor plans for Eastwood landlords
Licence applications for HMOs in Eastwood 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 Eastwood, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.
- Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
- Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
- Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
- Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
- On-site measurement of every room and floor
