Landlord licensing in Ashfield

Required for any HMO let to 5 or more people forming 2+ households who share facilities. Check the council for the current fee.

Ashfield District Council operates an active selective licensing scheme that came into force on 25 July 2022 and runs for five years until 24 July 2027 unless revoked earlier under section 84 of the Housing Act 2004. The designation covers parts of two wards: Stanton Hill & Teversal, and Sutton Central & New Cross. All privately rented residential accommodation within the designated streets must be licensed unless subject to statutory exemption. The scheme was introduced after a 10-week consultation (December 2021 to February 2022) following evidence of poor property conditions and management standards in these areas. Properties already licensed as mandatory HMOs are exempt from selective licensing (each property is only subject to one type of residential licensing scheme). Properties managed by Registered Social Landlords or local housing authorities are also exempt. The licence fee is £350 for the duration of the scheme (five years), with a £100 discount available for landlords accredited through schemes such as DASH. There is no option to pay by instalments. The current scheme replaces an earlier selective licensing designation in similar areas. Failing to license a property within the designated area is a criminal offence carrying an unlimited fine or a civil penalty of up to £30,000.

Areas: Stanton Hill (Brand Lane, Institute Street, Cooperative Street, Victoria Street, Albert Street, New Lane, High Street, Cross Row, Stoneyford Road 317-335) and Sutton Central/New Cross (Chatsworth Street, St Michaels Street, Outram Street, North Street, Downing Street, Beighton Street, Morley Street, Lime Street, East Street, Stoney Street, Walton Street, Preistsic Road 16-80 evens, Bentinck Street, Park Street, Portland Street)

Fee: £350 (£250 for accredited landlords)

Scheme runs until: 24 July 2027

No additional licensing scheme is currently in force.