HMO licence applications in Littleover

Need help with HMO licence application in Littleover? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what Derby City Council asks for.

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Derby City Council is the licensing and planning authority for Littleover. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

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HMO rules in Derby City Council

RuleDerby City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensingNone found
Selective licensingNone found
Article 4 direction for small HMOsIn part of the area
Arboretum ward and parts of seven wards inside the ring road, since 3 May 2025

Checked October 2026 against Derby City Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Derby City Council's Article 4 direction covers Arboretum ward and parts of the wards inside the ring road, not Littleover, so changing a family house here into a small HMO is usually permitted development. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We found no additional licensing scheme in force in Derby City Council, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.

HMO licence applications for Littleover landlords

Licensing rules for shared houses in Littleover depend on the exact address. Mandatory licensing applies to every HMO with 5 or more occupiers, but additional or selective schemes can bring smaller houses into licensing too. We check which applies before preparing anything, so the application matches the scheme.

For landlords in Littleover and across Derbyshire, we prepare the floor plan, collect the certificates and complete the council's form. We follow the application through to a decision, help with any draft conditions and keep a note of the renewal date.

  • Measured floor plan in the council's usual format
  • Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated
  • Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
  • Check of mandatory, additional and selective licensing at the address
  • Council application form completed and checked

HMO licence applications near Littleover

What landlords in Littleover ask us

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Littleover?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Littleover needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. Derby City Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.

Who issues HMO licences in Littleover?

Derby City Council is the licensing authority for Littleover. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

What documents does Derby City Council ask for with an HMO licence?

Councils usually ask for floor plans showing room sizes and fire safety features, gas and electrical safety certificates, and fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. We check Derby City Council's current list for your application.

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