Arnold sits within Gedling Borough Council, which sets its own HMO standards for room sizes, kitchens and bathrooms. Our designs start from those standards, so the layout we price is designed to meet the council's licensing requirements.
We cover NG5 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Arnold as anywhere else in Nottinghamshire.
HMO rules in Gedling Borough Council
| Rule | Gedling Borough Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | None found |
| Selective licensing | In part of the area Netherfield ward and parts of Carlton Hill, Colwick, Daybrook and Newstead Village |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Proposed Proposed for three streets in Netherfield, not in force when checked |
Checked October 2026 against Gedling Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Gedling Borough Council has proposed an Article 4 direction for three streets in Netherfield. None was in force when we checked. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We found no additional licensing scheme in force in Gedling Borough Council, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.
Our HMO planning permission service in Arnold
Planning for an HMO in Arnold 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 Arnold and the rest of Nottinghamshire, 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.
- Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins
- Advice on Class L, C4 and sui generis routes
- Submission and liaison with the planning officer
- Lawful development certificate applications with dated evidence
- Check of lawful use, Article 4 and local HMO policies