Ashfield District Council is the licensing and planning authority for Kirkby-in-Ashfield. We confirm the house has the licence and planning status it needs before anything else.
Terms for management, tenant-find or guaranteed rent are agreed in writing for each property before you instruct us.
HMO rules in Ashfield District Council
| Rule | Ashfield District Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | None found |
| Selective licensing | In part of the area Designated streets in Stanton Hill and Sutton Central, 25 July 2022 to 24 July 2027 |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026 against Ashfield District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Ashfield 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 found no additional licensing scheme in force in Ashfield District Council, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.
HMO guaranteed rent for Kirkby-in-Ashfield landlords
We offer guaranteed rent leases on suitable shared houses in Kirkby-in-Ashfield and elsewhere in Nottinghamshire. Before making an offer we survey the house, measure the rooms and check the local council's licensing and planning position for the address, because those decide how many people can lawfully live there.
Owners in Kirkby-in-Ashfield who lease to any operator should check the licence, certificates and tenancy paperwork, because licensing offences and rent repayment orders can reach superior landlords since 1 May 2026. Have the lease reviewed by your own solicitor before you sign.
- Repair responsibilities set out clearly in the lease
- Room letting and tenant management handled by us
- Lease of the whole house for a fixed monthly rent
- Inspections with written reports to the owner
- Draft lease supplied for your own solicitor to review
