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This page includes the scheme records we currently hold, but council policies and boundaries can change. Treat it as a researched starting point and verify the latest position on the official council pages before acting.
Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for Charnwood, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
Confirm the current scheme boundary, licence fee, exemptions, application route, and any recent policy changes on the council website before making decisions.
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We research council licensing information from public sources and present it as general guidance. We do not replace the council's own licensing pages or legal advice.
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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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Borough-wide scheme covering the entire Borough of Charnwood. Applies to HMOs occupied by 3 or 4 unrelated persons, and all Section 257 HMOs (buildings converted into self-contained flats that are wholly occupied by tenants).
Designated under Section 56 of the Housing Act 2004, with General Approval under Section 58 by the Secretary of State. Applications opened 1 February 2023; scheme operative 1 April 2023. Licence conditions include mandatory conditions (gas safety, electrical safety, smoke alarms) plus local conditions at council discretion (energy performance, security, anti-social behaviour management). Council aims to inspect every HMO once during the five-year licence period. Property types covered: All HMOs occupied by 3 or 4 unrelated persons forming 2 or more households (regardless of building size or number of storeys). Section 257 HMOs: buildings converted into self-contained flats where the building is wholly occupied by tenants and does not meet the requirements of the Building Regulations 1991.. Exemptions or exclusions: HMOs already holding a mandatory HMO licence (5+ occupiers). Local authority/council-owned properties. Registered social landlord properties. NHS, police, and fire authority managed buildings. Co-operative housing with democratic management. Certain student accommodation managed by institutions. Buildings regulated under other legislation (Schedule 14, Housing Act 2004). Properties subject to Temporary Exemption Notices..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Statutory borough-wide scheme. Applies to all privately rented HMOs with 5 or more occupiers from 2 or more separate households, regardless of number of storeys. Nationwide requirement in force since 2006.
Statutory requirement under Part 2 of the Housing Act 2004. No fixed end date; ongoing as a national statutory scheme. Required documents: most recent electrical installation inspection report (EICR), current gas safety certificate, floor plan with room measurements and dimensions. Offence under Section 72(1) Housing Act 2004 to operate unlicensed mandatory HMO. Penalty: unlimited fine or civil penalty up to £30,000. Rent repayment orders of up to 12 months rent may also apply. Property types covered: HMOs occupied by 5 or more persons forming 2 or more separate households who share facilities (kitchen, bathroom, toilet). Applies to all building types regardless of storeys.. Exemptions or exclusions: Purpose-built blocks of flats (3 or more self-contained flats) unless one or more flats is itself an HMO with 5+ occupiers. Local authority/council-owned properties. Registered social landlord properties. Properties subject to Temporary Exemption Notices..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Applies to all privately rented properties in two historical Loughborough borough wards: Loughborough Hastings and Loughborough Lemyngton. The scheme predates the May 2023 ward boundary changes, so it applies to the original (historical) ward boundaries. Covers properties occupied by a single household, a single person, or two unrelated people.
Applications opened 1 February 2023; scheme operative from 1 April 2023. Designated under Section 80 of the Housing Act 2004, with General Approval under The Housing Act 2004: Licensing of HMOs and Selective Licensing of Other Residential Accommodation (England) General Approval 2015. Cabinet approval date: 10 March 2022. Civil penalty for non-compliance up to £30,000, or unlimited fine via criminal prosecution. Landlords may also face rent repayment orders of up to 12 months rent. Section 21 notices cannot be served on unlicensed properties. Enforcement action taken: in April 2025, a landlord was fined £29,000 plus £18,560 in costs and surcharges (total £47,560) for failing to licence 29 flats at 7 The Coneries, Loughborough. Property types covered: All privately rented residential properties in the designated wards occupied by a single household, a single person, or two unrelated individuals. Each property requires its own individual licence.. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties already holding a mandatory or additional HMO licence. Council-owned properties. Properties managed by registered providers (formerly Housing Associations) or other regulated housing providers. Properties subject to Temporary Exemption Notices. Properties subject to interim or final management orders..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
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Last reviewed
27 March 2026
Research confidence
High (70/100)
Sources checked
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All key data (scheme names, dates, areas, fees, contact details, public register URL) sourced directly from official Charnwood Borough Council web pages. Designation dates, start/end dates, ward names, fee structure, Stage 1/Stage 2 breakdown, DASH discount, bedroom supplement, and contact details all confirmed from official sources. Public register confirmed as active and searchable via MetaStreet. Third-party sources (Kamma, EMPO) used for triangulation only; Kamma ward names for selective licensing conflicted with official sources and have been disregarded in favour of official council data.
Publicly accessible without login. Searchable by postcode. Hosted by MetaStreet on behalf of Charnwood Borough Council. Lists properties licensed under the Housing Act 2004, plus Temporary Exemption Notices and Interim/Final Management Orders. Register is updated continuously as licences are issued. Covers all licence types (selective, mandatory HMO, additional HMO).
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 Charnwood.
Statutory borough-wide scheme. Applies to all privately rented HMOs with 5 or more occupiers from 2 or more separate households, regardless of number of storeys. Nationwide requirement in force since 2006.
Statutory requirement under Part 2 of the Housing Act 2004. No fixed end date; ongoing as a national statutory scheme. Required documents: most recent electrical installation inspection report (EICR), current gas safety certificate, floor plan with room measurements and dimensions. Offence under Section 72(1) Housing Act 2004 to operate unlicensed mandatory HMO. Penalty: unlimited fine or civil penalty up to £30,000. Rent repayment orders of up to 12 months rent may also apply. Property types covered: HMOs occupied by 5 or more persons forming 2 or more separate households who share facilities (kitchen, bathroom, toilet). Applies to all building types regardless of storeys.. Exemptions or exclusions: Purpose-built blocks of flats (3 or more self-contained flats) unless one or more flats is itself an HMO with 5+ occupiers. Local authority/council-owned properties. Registered social landlord properties. Properties subject to Temporary Exemption Notices..
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
Use these routes to move from the Charnwood 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→
Use the HMO checker if occupier numbers, households, or room-sharing could change the answer.
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.
Understand additional licensing rules→
Read the guide if you want the broader background on how additional HMO licensing works alongside this council page.
Need the local HMO route→
Use the additional licensing page if the real question is whether a smaller shared house needs a local licence here.
Tenant checking landlord compliance→
Use the tenant guide if you rent a property and want to check whether your landlord holds the right licence.
Important disclaimer
This tool provides general information about landlord licensing schemes in England. Results are based on publicly available data and may not reflect recent changes. This is not legal advice. Always verify licensing requirements directly with your local council before making decisions.
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