Landlords in West Bridgford deal with Rushcliffe Borough 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'll tell you plainly if a house in West Bridgford isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.
HMO rules in Rushcliffe Borough Council
| Rule | Rushcliffe 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 | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Rushcliffe Borough 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 Rushcliffe Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO floor plan work in West Bridgford
Licence applications for HMOs in West Bridgford 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 West Bridgford, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.
- Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
- Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
- Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
- Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
- Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom