Shared houses in Arnold need to satisfy Gedling Borough Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.
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 large HMO conversion service in Arnold
For larger houses and buildings in Arnold, 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 Arnold and across Nottinghamshire where a six-bedroom layout would leave usable space empty.
- Floor-by-floor build programme with building control inspections
- Fire strategy agreed with building control at the start
- Handover file prepared for the mandatory licence
- Planning drawings and room schedule for the application
- Kitchens and bathrooms sized to council amenity standards