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Property Licensing Guide for Ashfield
Ashfield currently operates selective licensing in 2 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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Ashfield Property Licensing Schemes
To check whether an Ashfield property is licensed, see the HMO register on the council’s houses in multiple occupation page, published as a spreadsheet and last updated 4 August 2026. For selective licensing, the council lists the designated streets and answers queries at selectivelicensing@ashfield.gov.uk.
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Mandatory licensing in Ashfield
Mandatory HMO licensing applies across Ashfield (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 Ashfield?
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.
Ashfield 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 Ashfield?
Selective licensing requires almost all privately rented properties in a designated area to be licensed, regardless of the number of occupants.
Ashfield operates selective licensing. The current designation is set out below.
Selective licensing: 25 July 2022 to 24 July 2027, covering Central & New Cross and Stanton Hill & Teversal.
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 Ashfield Council’s website here. Or let Kamma’s expert team process the application for you.
How much does a licence cost?
Licence fees
| Licence | Fee |
|---|---|
| Selective licence | £350 (New application (per property)) |
| Mandatory HMO licence | £1,031.10 per property |
Fees as published by the council, verified 20 July 2026; subject to change. See the council’s fee page for full schedules, payment stages and discounts.
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Ashfield Property Licensing FAQs
What licensing schemes does Ashfield operate?
Ashfield Council operates selective licensing on named streets in Stanton Hill and Sutton Central (New Cross) from 25 July 2022 to 24 July 2027. The national mandatory HMO scheme applies across Ashfield. The council does not run an additional HMO scheme.
Do all properties in Ashfield need a licence?
No. Selective licensing in Ashfield applies only to the designated streets in Stanton Hill and Sutton Central (New Cross). Elsewhere in Ashfield, mandatory HMO licensing applies to HMOs of five or more people forming more than one household.
What if my property doesn't have a licence?
Letting a property in Ashfield without a required licence can bring a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per property. The landlord also risks a rent repayment order of up to 24 months’ rent. A letting agent who manages the property or collects the rent commits the offence too and can be fined separately.
Can letting agents apply on behalf of landlords?
Yes. Letting agents can apply for property licences on behalf of landlords in Ashfield, and many manage the full process. The council takes selective licence applications online, with supporting documents such as gas and electrical safety certificates and an EPC.
How do I apply for a Ashfield property licence?
Apply to Ashfield Council. Selective licence applications are made online through the selective licensing pages, and the fee is £350 per property. HMO licence applications go through the council’s HMO licensing page. Kamma can also prepare the application for you.
Why did Ashfield introduce selective licensing?
Ashfield Council renewed its selective licensing scheme in July 2022 after reviewing the earlier scheme. The review found improvements and recommended continuing with revised boundaries and conditions focused on property management standards and community stability.
Why did Ashfield introduce additional licensing?
Ashfield Council does not operate an additional HMO licensing scheme. HMOs of five or more people forming more than one household need a mandatory licence under the national scheme, with a fee of £1,031.10 for up to six tenants.
What are the conditions to obtain an HMO licence in Ashfield?
Ashfield Council’s HMO licence conditions cover fire safety, amenities, room sizes and management. The council publishes its amenity standards for HMOs. The selective licensing guide sets the conditions for selective licences.
About Ashfield
Ashfield is a Nottinghamshire district that includes Sutton-in-Ashfield, Hucknall and Kirkby-in-Ashfield. Its selective licensing scheme covers named streets in two areas. In Stanton Hill these include Brand Lane, Institute Street, Victoria Street and part of Stoneyford Road. In Sutton Central (New Cross) they include Chatsworth Street, Outram Street, Downing Street and Portland Street. The scheme runs from 25 July 2022 to 24 July 2027, and the council takes applications online.
Licensing Enforcement in Ashfield
Ashfield Council enforces property licensing across its schemes. Letting a property without the required licence risks prosecution and civil penalties of up to £40,000 per property. The landlord can also face a rent repayment order of up to 24 months’ rent. Where a letting agent manages the property or collects the rent, the agent commits the offence too and can be fined in its own right.
