Large HMO conversions in Mickleover

We carry out large HMO conversion projects in Mickleover and across Derbyshire, from the first measured survey to a house that is ready for its licence inspection.

Tell us about the property in Mickleover and we'll arrange a free survey at a time that suits you.

  • One team for build, compliance and lettings
  • Covering Mickleover and nearby Derbyshire towns
  • Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

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An HMO in Mickleover has to work for three audiences: the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We design with all three in mind and price the result in writing.

Work is carried out by S&K and vetted subcontractors working under S&K's supervision, so you contract with one company for the whole project.

HMO rules in Derby City Council

RuleDerby City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensingNone found
Selective licensingNone found
Article 4 direction for small HMOsIn part of the area
Arboretum ward and parts of seven wards inside the ring road, since 3 May 2025

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

Derby City Council's Article 4 direction covers Arboretum ward and parts of the wards inside the ring road, not Mickleover, so changing a family house here into a small HMO is usually permitted development. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We found no additional licensing scheme in force in Derby City Council, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.

How we handle large HMO conversion work in Mickleover

For larger houses and buildings in Mickleover, we assess whether an HMO for seven or more people is realistic before any design money is spent. That means checking local planning policy, the structure, the escape routes and how many kitchens and bathrooms the occupancy would need.

If the scheme works, we prepare the planning drawings, agree the fire strategy with building control and build floor by floor. It suits bigger properties in Mickleover and across Derbyshire where a six-bedroom layout would leave usable space empty.

  • Feasibility check of the building, layout and planning policy
  • Handover file prepared for the mandatory licence
  • Planning drawings and room schedule for the application
  • Floor-by-floor build programme with building control inspections
  • Fire strategy agreed with building control at the start

Large HMO conversions near Mickleover

Large HMO conversions in Mickleover: common questions

How long does an HMO conversion in Mickleover take?

It depends on the size of the house and the work involved. Your written quote includes a programme for each stage, and any planning or licensing time is shown separately.

Can you convert part of a building above a shop in Mickleover?

Often, yes. Flats above shops need extra attention to fire separation from the commercial unit, and we assess this at survey stage.

Does a converted HMO in Mickleover need a licence?

Yes if five or more people from two or more households will live there, because mandatory licensing applies in every council in England. Derby City Council may also license smaller HMOs, which we check for the address.

What size must bedrooms be in an HMO in Mickleover?

For licensed HMOs in England a room for one adult must be at least 6.51 square metres and a room for two adults at least 10.22 square metres. Derby City Council may set additional standards, which we design to.

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