Selective licensing in Gedling
Yes. Gedling operates a selective licensing scheme. Letting a covered property without a licence risks a civil penalty of up to £40,000 and a rent repayment order of up to two years' rent.
Common questions
Do I need a selective licence in Gedling?
Yes. Gedling operates a selective licensing scheme. Letting a covered property without a licence risks a civil penalty of up to £40,000 and a rent repayment order of up to two years' rent.
Which areas of Gedling does the scheme cover?
Netherfield ward. Confirm a specific address against the council's own designation map before applying.
When does Gedling's scheme end?
The designation runs until 4 January 2030, unless the council revokes it earlier under section 84 of the Housing Act 2004.
What does the licence cost?
£645. Councils commonly discount for accredited landlords and early applications; confirm the current figure with Gedling before budgeting.
Paid in two parts — one on application, the balance before the licence is issued.
- Online, two-part
- Relicence for Netherfield phase 1, same holder and no compliance issues: accredited £590, non-accredited £790
- Discounts are applied to part 2
Gedling — gedling.gov.uk, read 19 Aug 2026
What the designation says
Gedling Borough Council operates a selective licensing scheme covering the residential area of Netherfield ward, designated under section 80 of the Housing Act 2004. The designation, cited as Phase 1A, was made on 5 September 2024, came into force on 5 January 2025 and ceases on 4 January 2030 unless revoked earlier. Every house let or occupied under a tenancy or licence in the ward needs a selective licence, with the usual statutory exceptions: HMOs already licensable under Part 2, homes let by a registered social landlord, properties under management orders, and properties holding a temporary exemption notice. This replaces an earlier Netherfield designation that ran from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2023, so the ward has been licensed for most of the last eight years. The Phase 1A citation suggests further phases may follow, so landlords elsewhere in the borough should watch for consultations. Check the council's map before letting, as the designation is drawn on ward boundaries.
What this means for a landlord
A licence must be in place before the property is let, not applied for afterwards. Operating unlicensed in a designated area is a criminal offence: a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per offence and a rent repayment order of up to two years' rent. Both maxima apply to conduct on or after 1 May 2026; before that date they were £30,000 and twelve months. Section 21 was abolished on 1 May 2026 and possession now runs through the amended section 8 grounds. Mandatory HMO licensing applies separately and everywhere, wherever a property is let to five or more people forming two or more households.
Information tool, not legal advice. Confirm the position with Gedling before letting.