HMO planning and Article 4 in Ilkeston

Midlands HMO supports HMO landlords in Ilkeston with HMO planning permission, from measured plans and certificates to the works that close any gaps.

Our base in Great Barr is about 38 miles from Ilkeston, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

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Covering Ilkeston and nearby Derbyshire towns

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Erewash Borough Council is the licensing and planning authority for Ilkeston. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

Because we also manage and maintain HMOs, we design with day-to-day running in mind: hard-wearing finishes, sensible storage and layouts that keep shared spaces usable.

HMO rules in Erewash Borough Council

Rule	Erewash Borough 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	Due to start Due to start 6 March 2027: Ilkeston, most of Long Eaton and parts of Sandiacre and Sawley

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

Erewash Borough Council has confirmed an Article 4 direction covering Ilkeston, most of Long Eaton and parts of Sandiacre and Sawley, due to start on 6 March 2027. From then, turning a family house in Ilkeston into a small HMO will need planning permission, so we check your programme against that date. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Erewash Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

How we handle HMO planning permission work in Ilkeston

Planning for an HMO in Ilkeston starts with three questions: what the current lawful use is, whether an Article 4 direction covers the street, and what local policy says about the concentration of shared houses. We answer all three before you spend money on design.

For landlords and investors in Ilkeston and the rest of Derbyshire, we prepare planning applications and lawful development certificates, with the plans and evidence councils commonly ask for. We also explain where licensing and building regulations need a separate approval.

Submission and liaison with the planning officer
Existing and proposed floor plans and site plans
Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins
Lawful development certificate applications with dated evidence
Check of lawful use, Article 4 and local HMO policies

HMO planning and Article 4 near Ilkeston

Eastwood 2.1 miles
Stapleford 3.1 miles
Heanor 3.5 miles
Bilborough 4 miles
Bulwell 5.1 miles
Basford 5.1 miles

Questions about HMO planning permission in Ilkeston

Do HMOs in Ilkeston 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.

Who issues HMO licences in Ilkeston?

Erewash Borough Council is the licensing authority for Ilkeston. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

What documents does Erewash Borough 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 Erewash Borough Council's current list for your application.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Ilkeston?

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 Ilkeston needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.