Rushcliffe Borough Council is the licensing and planning authority for West Bridgford. We confirm the house has the licence and planning status it needs before anything else.
Because we also build and repair HMOs, problems found at an inspection can be priced and fixed by the same team.
HMO rules in Rushcliffe Borough Council
| Rule | Rushcliffe 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. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Rushcliffe 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 Rushcliffe Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Our HMO property sourcing service in West Bridgford
We source houses suited to HMO use in West Bridgford and across Nottinghamshire, checking each one for Article 4, licensing, room sizes, layout and condition before we put it forward. You receive the checks in writing, with comparable room lets found for that property.
Sourcing in West Bridgford is carried out under written terms, with identity and anti-money-laundering checks before we act. We never hold or pool investors' money and we don't give financial advice, so take regulated advice before you commit to a purchase.
- Written terms and identity checks before we act
- Licensing position checked for each address
- Layout, condition and guide works cost reviewed
- Houses checked for Article 4 and planning use first
- Room sizes measured against national minimums