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Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for Spelthorne, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
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We currently do not show active selective or additional licensing schemes for Spelthorne. That can still leave uncertainty, because councils can change schemes, mandatory HMO licensing may still apply, and the property setup or intended occupancy can change the answer.
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Last reviewed
27 March 2026
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High (72/100)
Sources checked
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The core position is clear and consistent across multiple official Spelthorne Council pages and reliable third-party sources (Surrey Property Licensing, legislate.tech): mandatory HMO licensing only (5+ occupants), no selective or additional licensing, risk-based duration system since April 2024, fee of £1,368 with discounts. The public register is confirmed as downloadable Excel with known fields. Article 4 Direction dates and coverage are well-documented from multiple official news releases. The main uncertainty is whether any additional/selective licensing proposals will emerge before the council's expected abolition in 2027 during Surrey reorganisation, and whether the online Licensing Online portal will be restored.
A downloadable Excel summary of the public HMO register is published on the council's HMO page. The council also previously offered an online 'Licensing Online' search portal at my.spelthorne.gov.uk but this appears non-functional as of March 2026. Full register is available for in-person viewing at the Council Offices by appointment — contact the Residential Team in Environmental Health at eh.residential@spelthorne.gov.uk or 01784 446251 to arrange. The council has a legal duty to maintain the register under the Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Other Houses (Misc Provisions) (England) Regulations 2006. Approximately 141 licensed HMOs listed across 13 wards.
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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 Spelthorne.
Borough-wide mandatory HMO licensing as required by national legislation (Housing Act 2004, as amended October 2018). Applies to all HMOs in Spelthorne occupied by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households who share facilities. The 3-storey minimum requirement was removed in October 2018, so all qualifying HMOs regardless of number of storeys now require a licence.
Online application available via the council's AchieveService portal. Applications can also be submitted by emailing a completed form to eh.residential@spelthorne.gov.uk. Required documents include: current gas safety certificate (if applicable), electrical installation condition report, fire detection and emergency lighting test certificates, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), written fire risk assessment (may be submitted within 6 months of application), floor plan with room sizes and facilities marked, and a sample tenancy agreement. The council consults with the fire brigade and mortgage/finance company as part of the application process. Active enforcement programme underway: council is pursuing civil penalty action against multiple landlords for failing to licence, breaching housing standards, and inadequate property management. Council Leader Cllr Joanne Sexton wrote to licensed landlords in January 2026 highlighting legal and moral duties. Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook MP formally responded acknowledging the importance of improving PRS standards. Approximately 141 licensed HMOs across 13 wards as of late 2024. Property types covered: Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) with 5 or more people forming 2 or more households who share facilities such as kitchens or bathrooms, including houses, bungalows, maisonettes and flats. No minimum storey requirement (removed October 2018).. Exemptions or exclusions: HMOs with 3 or 4 occupants are not subject to mandatory licensing and do not require a licence (no additional licensing scheme exists). Properties already subject to an appropriate management scheme may qualify for exemptions under the Housing Act 2004..
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
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