East Midlands
HMO licensing in Gedling
Gedling Borough Council requires a mandatory licence for HMOs occupied by 5 or more people from 2 or more households. It also runs selective licensing in designated areas, covering privately rented homes that are not licensable HMOs. The published licence fee starts at £815 (£750 to renew).
Mandatory licence
5+ people, 2+ households
National scheme
Additional / selective
Selective
Council-designated schemes
Licence fee
From £815
Renewal £750
Decision time
Not published
Licensing schemes in Gedling
Selective licensing Phase 2 covers parts of Carlton Hill, Colwick, Daybrook and Newstead Village wards; it came into force on 1 November 2022 and ends on 31 October 2027, so landlords there should watch for a renewal decision. A second designation, Phase 1a (whole of Netherfield ward), runs from 5 January 2025 to 4 January 2030.
- In force from
- 1 November 2022
- Scheme ends
- 31 October 2027
Verified 24 September 2026
Licence fees
The published fee for a new HMO licence is £815, and £750 to renew. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.
Mandatory HMO licence fees (online application), new: accredited landlords £525 + £187 = £712 total; non-accredited £603 + £212 = £815 total. Renewal: accredited £441 + £187 = £628 total; non-accredited £538 + £212 = £750 total. Paper applications add £60. The licence fee is collected in two parts: part one on application, part two once the application is processed (any accreditation discount is applied to part two). Costs spread over the 5-year licence term work out at under £2/week (accredited) or under £2.50/week (non-accredited). Separately, Selective Licensing charges (online, new): accredited £400 + £245 = £645; non-accredited £400 + £440 = £840.
Check the current fee on the council website (gedling.gov.uk) before you apply.
Additional and selective licence fees
Fees for council-designated schemes are set separately from the mandatory HMO fee. Figures are the standard full-rate fee for a new licence, before any discounts.
Selective licence
£840
Ranges from £645 to £900
Selective licence for a single privately rented house, online new application, non-accredited proposed licence holder (standard rate), paid in two parts (Part 1 £400 on application; Part 2 £440 when the application is processed)
Accredited proposed licence holders pay £645 (£400 + £245) online; the discount is applied to Part 2. Paper applications cost more (£900 non-accredited, £705 accredited) and cheque payment adds £60. Re-licence applications in Netherfield ward (previously licensed under Phase 1, same licence holder, no compliance issues) are £790 non-accredited / £590 accredited online. No discount if the application results from Council intervention.
Scheme: From 1 November 2022 to 4 January 2030
Checked 2 October 2026 against gedling.gov.uk
Minimum room sizes
| Double bedroom (2 persons, 10+ years) | 10.22 m² minimum floor area, per the national HMO space standard. |
|---|---|
| Single bedroom (1 person, 10+ years) | 6.51 m² minimum floor area. |
| Child's bedroom (under 10 years) | 4.64 m² minimum floor area. |
National minimums for licensed HMOs are 6.51 m² for one adult and 10.22 m² for two adults; councils can apply higher local standards.
Fire safety requirements
- Properties must meet the council's Mandatory HMO licensing conditions 2018, which cover fire detection and precautions; full detail is set out in the council's published conditions document.
Kitchen, bathroom and amenity standards
- The council publishes separate kitchen amenity standards and bathing facilities guidance documents, plus a 'space provision requirements' document (from the 2018 regulations), governing occupancy-proportionate provision.
Documents you will need
- Gas safety certificate (CP12) — Current certificate for every gas appliance on the property.
- EICR — Electrical Installation Condition Report, dated within the last five years, per the national mandatory HMO licence conditions.
- EPC — Valid Energy Performance Certificate for the property.
- Online Application Guide checklist — The council's published Online Application Guidance sets out the full supporting-document list to gather before starting the online application, which takes around 45 minutes to complete.
Sources
Compiled from the council’s own published pages and documents; data reviewed September 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm with Gedling Borough Council before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.