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Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for Ashfield, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
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These options are designed to save research time, improve clarity, and support decision-making. Final reliance should still be tied back to the relevant council and, where necessary, professional advice.
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Mandatory licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the entire Ashfield district. Applies to properties occupied by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households sharing amenities such as a kitchen or bathroom.
Mandatory licensing extended to cover all floor levels from 1 October 2018 under the Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Mandatory Conditions of Licences) (England) Regulations 2018. Contact: Ehresidential@ashfield.gov.uk / 01623 450000. HMO public register available: online XLSX download (excludes landlord details), full register by appointment. 110 registered HMOs approximately. Application form: https://forms.ashfield.gov.uk/Viewer-VicForms.asp?user=anon&Form=Apply%20for%20House%20in%20Multiple%20Occupation%20Licence%20(3.1).wdf. Renewal form: https://forms.ashfield.gov.uk/Viewer-VicForms.asp?user=anon&Form=Apply%20for%20a%20Renewal%20of%20a%20House%20in%20Multiple%20Occupation%20(1.0).wdf Property types covered: Properties occupied by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households sharing kitchen, bathroom, or toilet facilities, where the property is the tenants' only or main residence.. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties managed by the council or housing associations properties that are already subject to another form of licensing..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Selective licensing for all privately rented properties within designated streets in Stanton Hill and Sutton Central (New Cross). Covers 9 streets in Stanton Hill and 16 streets in Sutton Central including parts of Priestsic Road (16-80 evens).
Applications opened 1 July 2022; grace period for existing landlords ended 25 October 2022. Applications submitted online via council portal. An Evaluation Report and a 'List of Streets - Selective Licensing Phase 2' were published on the council website on 5 September 2025, indicating planning for a potential renewal or expansion ahead of the 2027 expiry. Contact: selectivelicensing@ashfield.gov.uk / 01623 450000. Required documents: photo ID, proof of address, gas safety certificate, EICR, EPC, tenancy agreement. Application form: https://forms.ashfield.gov.uk/Viewer-VicForms.asp?user=anon&Form=Ashfield%20Selective%20Licensing%20Application%20(1.0).wdf Property types covered: All privately rented properties within the designated areas. Each self-contained flat within a block requires its own licence. Shared houses with fewer than 5 tenants require one licence; those with 5+ tenants require a mandatory HMO licence instead.. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties managed or controlled by Registered Social Landlords or local housing authorities holiday lets business tenancies homes occupied by close relatives of the owner properties already subject to mandatory HMO licensing..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
A 'List of Streets - Selective Licensing Phase 2' and an Evaluation Report were published on the council website in September 2025, indicating planning for scheme renewal or expansion ahead of the current scheme's expiry in July 2027. Exact areas not confirmed from available sources.
An Evaluation Report on the current scheme and a 'List of Streets - Selective Licensing Phase 2' document were uploaded to the council website on 5 September 2025. Past committee discussions (pre-2022) referenced potential future expansion to Sutton North, Sutton East, Kirkby in Ashfield, and Huthwaite as Phases 3-6, but no formal designation for these areas has been confirmed. Status should be verified directly with the council as the current scheme approaches its 2027 expiry.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
These public research signals help show how recently this page was reviewed and what still needs checking before you rely on it.
Last reviewed
27 March 2026
Research confidence
High (85/100)
Sources checked
9
Official council website pages confirmed selective licensing scheme dates, covered streets, fees, and HMO licensing requirements. Fee structure for 2025-2026 confirmed from the council's own fees and charges page. Scheme status, coverage, and contact details are clearly stated. The proposed/planning Phase 2 scheme is based on document publication dates from the official website but lacks formal designation details. Third-party sources (Kamma, AgentHMO) corroborated key facts. Additional HMO licensing confirmed as not in operation by multiple sources including the council's own pages.
HMO register only. Last updated 3 February 2026 (uploaded 5 September 2025). Online version excludes landlord contact details for privacy. No online searchable register for selective licensing was identified.
Supporting sources
All councils in England must operate mandatory HMO licensing. This applies to properties with 5 or more occupants forming 2 or more separate households, regardless of location. If your property meets these criteria, you must apply for a mandatory HMO licence from Ashfield.
Mandatory licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the entire Ashfield district. Applies to properties occupied by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households sharing amenities such as a kitchen or bathroom.
Mandatory licensing extended to cover all floor levels from 1 October 2018 under the Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Mandatory Conditions of Licences) (England) Regulations 2018. Contact: Ehresidential@ashfield.gov.uk / 01623 450000. HMO public register available: online XLSX download (excludes landlord details), full register by appointment. 110 registered HMOs approximately. Application form: https://forms.ashfield.gov.uk/Viewer-VicForms.asp?user=anon&Form=Apply%20for%20House%20in%20Multiple%20Occupation%20Licence%20(3.1).wdf. Renewal form: https://forms.ashfield.gov.uk/Viewer-VicForms.asp?user=anon&Form=Apply%20for%20a%20Renewal%20of%20a%20House%20in%20Multiple%20Occupation%20(1.0).wdf Property types covered: Properties occupied by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households sharing kitchen, bathroom, or toilet facilities, where the property is the tenants' only or main residence.. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties managed by the council or housing associations properties that are already subject to another form of licensing..
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
Use these routes to move from the Ashfield summary into the most relevant next action for your property, role, or research task.
Landlord with a standard let→
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Shared occupancy or possible HMO→
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Check if a property has an HMO licence→
Use this if you need to check whether a property holds an HMO licence, or find the council's public HMO register.
Investor, buyer, or conveyancer→
Use the due diligence guide if this council page is part of a purchase, refinance, or pre-letting review.
Letting agent or portfolio manager→
Preview the monitoring route if you need ongoing watchlists and recurring scheme-change visibility.
Understand selective licensing rules→
Read the guide if you want the broader legal background on how selective licensing works alongside this council page.
Need the area-based route→
Use the selective licensing page if the real question is whether a standard rented home sits inside a designated area.
Tenant checking landlord compliance→
Use the tenant guide if you rent a property and want to check whether your landlord holds the right licence.
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