Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Matlock we start by measuring every room and checking Derbyshire Dales District Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 43 miles from Matlock. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.
HMO rules in Derbyshire Dales District Council
| Rule | Derbyshire Dales District 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 against Derbyshire Dales District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Derbyshire Dales 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 couldn't confirm whether Derbyshire Dales District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO licence applications for Matlock landlords
Licensing rules for shared houses in Matlock 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 Matlock 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.
- Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
- Check of mandatory, additional and selective licensing at the address
- Council application form completed and checked
- Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated
- Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared
HMO licence applications near Matlock
- Clay Cross 6.2 miles
- Alfreton 7.5 miles
- Belper 8.5 miles
- Chesterfield 8.8 miles
- Ripley 9.7 miles
- Dronfield 11.8 miles