HMO licence applications in Mickleover

Midlands HMO supports HMO landlords in Mickleover with HMO licence application, from measured plans and certificates to the works that close any gaps.

Our base in Great Barr is about 29 miles from Mickleover, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

Designed around Derby City Council's HMO standards

Covering Mickleover and nearby Derbyshire towns

Free survey and fixed written quote

Ask about a house in Mickleover

Tell us about the property. We reply within one working day.

An HMO in Mickleover has to work for three audiences: the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We design with all three in mind and price the result in writing.

We cover DE3 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Mickleover as anywhere else in Derbyshire.

HMO rules in Derby City Council

Rule	Derby City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	None found
Selective licensing	None found
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In 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 Mickleover, 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.

How we handle HMO licence application work in Mickleover

Licensing rules for shared houses in Mickleover 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 Mickleover 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.

Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared
Council application form completed and checked
Check of mandatory, additional and selective licensing at the address
Measured floor plan in the council's usual format
Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations

HMO licence applications near Mickleover

Littleover 1.5 miles
Derby 3 miles
Allestree 3.4 miles
Chaddesden 4.8 miles
Alvaston 5.1 miles
Burton upon Trent 7.9 miles

Questions about HMO licence application in Mickleover

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Mickleover?

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 Mickleover needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

How often are electrical checks needed in an HMO?

Private tenancies in England need an electrical installation condition report before the tenancy starts and at least every five years, and gas appliances need a safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months.

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.

Do HMOs in Mickleover need a fire risk assessment?

Fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment of the common parts of most HMOs, and councils commonly ask to see one with a licence application. We arrange the assessment and the works it recommends.