Gedling agents can be fined for unlicensed lets
Property Licensing Guide for Gedling
Gedling currently operates selective licensing in 5 wards; mandatory HMO licensing applies everywhere. Last checked: 20 October 2026.
This free guide will provide you with the key details regarding what licensing requirements are necessary in this area and how to apply for a licence.
New to this? Read our overview: What is selective licensing?
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Gedling Property Licensing Schemes
Gedling Borough Council must keep a register of licensed houses under section 232 of the Housing Act 2004. To check whether a Gedling address needs a licence, compare it with the selective licensing areas on the council’s selective licensing page.
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Mandatory licensing in Gedling
Mandatory HMO licensing applies across Gedling (and all of England) to larger HMOs. These are properties occupied by five or more people forming more than one household, including:
- Shared houses and flats occupied by students and young professionals.
- Properties converted into bedsits with some shared facilities.
- Properties converted into a mix of self-contained and non-self-contained accommodation.
Do I need an additional property licence in Gedling?
Additional licensing requires smaller HMOs in a designated area to be licensed. That means a privately rented property with three or more people forming more than one household.
Gedling does not currently operate an additional HMO licensing scheme; larger HMOs are covered by the national mandatory HMO scheme.
Do I need a selective licence in Gedling?
Selective licensing requires almost all privately rented properties in a designated area to be licensed, regardless of the number of occupants.
Gedling operates selective licensing. The current designation is set out below.
Selective licensing: 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2027, covering Carlton Hill, Colwick, Daybrook and Newstead Abbey.
Selective licensing: 5 January 2025 to 4 January 2030, covering Netherfield.
Mandatory HMO licensing: in force since 2006 for HMOs of five or more people forming more than one household.
How do I apply for a licence?
You can apply for a licence via Gedling Council’s website here. Or let Kamma’s expert team process the application for you.
How much does a licence cost?
Licence fees: a new online selective licence costs £645 for an accredited landlord and £840 for a non-accredited landlord, paid in two parts. A new mandatory HMO licence costs £712 accredited and £815 non-accredited. See Gedling Council’s selective licence fees for relicence and paper rates.
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Gedling Property Licensing FAQs
What licensing schemes does Gedling operate?
Gedling Council operates two selective licensing designations alongside the national mandatory HMO scheme. Phase 2 (parts of Carlton Hill, Colwick, Daybrook and Newstead Village) runs 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2027. Phase 1a (all of Netherfield ward) runs 5 January 2025 to 4 January 2030. Gedling has no additional HMO licensing scheme.
Do all properties in Gedling need a licence?
No. In Gedling, selective licensing applies only in the Phase 1a and Phase 2 areas, where most privately rented homes need a licence. Elsewhere in Gedling, only HMOs occupied by five or more people forming more than one household need a mandatory licence.
What if my property doesn't have a licence?
An unlicensed property in Gedling can bring a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per property for offences on or after 1 May 2026. The landlord also risks a rent repayment order of up to 24 months’ rent. A letting agent who collects the rent can be fined separately.
Can letting agents apply on behalf of landlords?
Yes. Letting agents can apply for Gedling selective and HMO licences on behalf of landlords, and many manage the full process.
How do I apply for a Gedling property licence?
You can apply through Gedling Council’s website (licensing pages), or use a managed service such as Kamma.
Why did Gedling introduce selective licensing?
Gedling Borough Council says its evidence shows high levels of crime, antisocial behaviour, deprivation and poor property conditions linked to privately rented homes in the Netherfield and Phase 2 areas. It introduced selective licensing in Phase 2 from 1 November 2022 and Phase 1a from 5 January 2025.
Does Gedling have additional HMO licensing?
No. Gedling Council does not operate an additional HMO licensing scheme as of 20 October 2026. HMOs of five or more people forming more than one household need a mandatory licence, and smaller HMOs inside the Phase 1a or Phase 2 areas need a selective licence.
What are the conditions to obtain an HMO licence in Gedling?
Gedling Council’s HMO licence conditions set standards for fire safety, amenities, room sizes and management. The council publishes them on its houses in multiple occupation page.
About Gedling
Gedling has 19 wards. Selective licensing covers the whole of Netherfield ward (Phase 1a, 5 January 2025 to 4 January 2030) and prescribed parts of Carlton Hill, Colwick, Daybrook and Newstead Village (Phase 2, 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2027). Netherfield’s earlier scheme ran from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2023. The council says its research found high levels of crime, antisocial behaviour, deprivation and poor property conditions linked to privately rented homes in these areas.
Licensing Enforcement in Gedling
Failing to apply for a required licence is a criminal offence. The council’s selective licensing FAQ (November 2024) says the fine on conviction is unlimited. For offences on or after 1 May 2026 the maximum civil penalty is £40,000 per property. The landlord can also face a rent repayment order of up to 24 months’ rent. Where a letting agent collects the rent, the council’s FAQ says it can take action against both the owner and the agent, and the agent can be fined in its own right.
