HMO licence applications in Bulwell

We handle HMO licence application work for HMOs in Bulwell and the rest of Nottinghamshire, checking each requirement against Nottingham City Council's current rules.

Our base in Great Barr is about 43 miles from Bulwell, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

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If the property is in Bulwell, the council that matters is Nottingham City Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.

We can keep a photographic record of each stage, which is useful evidence when the council inspects or a buyer's surveyor asks questions later.

HMO rules in Nottingham City Council

Rule	Nottingham City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole city, 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028
Selective licensing	In part of the area Some or all of 15 wards, 1 December 2023 to 30 November 2028
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In force Whole city, since 11 March 2012

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

Nottingham City Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Bulwell into a small HMO needs planning permission. We check the planning history of the address as part of any licence work. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Nottingham City Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 31 December 2028), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

HMO licence applications for Bulwell landlords

Licensing rules for shared houses in Bulwell 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 Bulwell and across Nottinghamshire, 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
Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated
Council application form completed and checked
Check of mandatory, additional and selective licensing at the address

HMO licence applications near Bulwell

Basford under a mile
Sherwood 2.2 miles
Hucknall 2.4 miles
Bilborough 2.4 miles
Arnold 2.7 miles
Nottingham 3.7 miles

Questions about HMO licence application in Bulwell

Who issues HMO licences in Bulwell?

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

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Bulwell?

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 Bulwell 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.

Do HMOs in Bulwell 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.