If the property is in Alfreton, the council that matters is Amber Valley Borough Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.
We cover DE55 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Alfreton as anywhere else in Derbyshire.
HMO rules in Amber Valley Borough Council
| Rule | Amber Valley 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 | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026 against Amber Valley Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Amber Valley Borough 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 Amber Valley Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO refurbishment for Alfreton landlords
We refurbish existing HMOs in Alfreton that have fallen behind current standards, whether the prompt is a licence renewal, a council inspection or rooms that have become hard to let. The survey splits the work into safety, licence and optional items so the priorities are clear.
Where rooms in a Alfreton house are still let, we phase the work so tenants keep a working kitchen, bathroom and alarm system throughout. For landlords across Derbyshire, each job ends with updated certificates and photos ready to send to the council.
- Kitchens, bathrooms, electrics and decoration renewed as agreed
- Works list split into safety, licence and optional items
- Phasing plan that keeps occupied rooms usable
- Room-by-room condition and compliance survey
- Before and after photos and updated certificates
HMO refurbishment near Alfreton
- Ripley 4.4 miles
- Clay Cross 5 miles
- Sutton-in-Ashfield 5.6 miles
- Heanor 5.9 miles
- Kirkby-in-Ashfield 6 miles
- Belper 6.3 miles
