HMO licence applications in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

We handle HMO licence application work for HMOs in Ashby-de-la-Zouch and the rest of Leicestershire, checking each requirement against North West Leicestershire District Council's current rules.

We cover Ashby-de-la-Zouch and the surrounding Leicestershire postcodes, including LE65.

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Designed around North West Leicestershire District Council's HMO standards

Covering Ashby-de-la-Zouch and nearby Leicestershire towns

Ask about a house in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

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

Shared houses in Ashby-de-la-Zouch need to satisfy North West Leicestershire District Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.

You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.

HMO rules in North West Leicestershire District Council

Rule	North West Leicestershire 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 North West Leicestershire District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

We couldn't confirm North West Leicestershire 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 North West Leicestershire District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

HMO licence applications in Ashby-de-la-Zouch: what we do

Licensing rules for shared houses in Ashby-de-la-Zouch 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 Ashby-de-la-Zouch and across Leicestershire, 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.

Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated
Check of mandatory, additional and selective licensing at the address
Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared
Council application form completed and checked
Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations

HMO licence applications near Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Coalville 3.9 miles
Swadlincote 4.7 miles
Shepshed 7.1 miles
Burton upon Trent 8.9 miles
Alvaston 10.3 miles
Loughborough 10.9 miles

What landlords in Ashby-de-la-Zouch ask us

Who issues HMO licences in Ashby-de-la-Zouch?

North West Leicestershire District Council is the licensing authority for Ashby-de-la-Zouch. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

Do HMOs in Ashby-de-la-Zouch 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.

What documents does North West Leicestershire District 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 North West Leicestershire District Council's current list for your application.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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