HMO Licence Renewal

Need To Renew Your HMO Licence or Refinance?
Make Sure You Have The Correct Use Class To Avoid Huge Fines & Closure
If you’re an HMO Landlord, it’s important you have the correct Use Class and Permission to operate your property as an HMO.
With regulations now more strict than ever, Councils and Lenders are now requesting evidence of correct Use Class before renewing an existing HMO Licence or accepting a mortgage refinance application.
Non-compliance with HMO Regulations may result in closure notices or even massive fines from the Local Authority.
Cancellation of your HMO Licence means you cannot operate your property as an HMO anymore, thus resulting in lost income and a non-functional HMO.
Check if you have the correct Use Class or Permitted Development (PD) Rights to operate your HMO and reap the rewards for years to come.
Our expert team can take care of the full HMO development journey for you, from concept, planning & building control, through to construction.
HMO Architect offers many services to support you every step of the way, such as; pre-purchase advice calls, existing drawings, and interior design of the highest quality to suit your needs and ideas.
HMO Licence Renewal - How It Works
Step 1:
The first step is to ensure we fully understand your property situation. We request you to kindly fill in our online form in as much detail as possible including any previous HMO Licences, Planning Decision Notices, Floor Plans etc.
Step 2:
We review all the documentation, local regulations and have a call with you to go through the next steps on how we can help you renew your HMO seamlessly.
For example, whether you already have the correct Use Class and just need a Change Of Use via Certificate Of Lawfulness or need to submit a Full Planning Application.
If you’re making a Lawful Development Certificate Application, we’ll need:
- HMO Licensing History since the HMO use started (essential)
- Letting Agreements History since the HMO use started (essential)
- Evidence of the works carried out to convert the property into HMO (Invoices and quotes from different trades and builders)
We’ll need highly detailed plans, a Design Access Statement, and more for a Full Planning Application.
Step 3:
We then make the relevant application to the Council on your behalf. This includes regular follow-ups and design amendments if any (in case of a Full Planning Application).
HMO Licence Renewal - Top Questions
What Is An HMO Licence Renewal?
Why Do I Need To Renew My HMO Licence?
What’s Covered In A HMO Licence Renewal?
- A thorough evaluation of regulation in your Local Area to assess if you have the correct property Use Class
- If it’s determined you don’t have the correct Use Class then
- We’ll need to submit a Change Of Use via Permitted Development (Certificate Of Lawful Development).
- If you can’t use Permitted Development Rights (for example, Article 4 Restrictions apply) then we help you submit a Full Planning Application.
- Regular follow-ups with the Local Authority on the status and implementation of any requested amendments.
- Re-Submission of Planning Applications with design or other changes as requested by the Local Authority.

Is This A Paid Service?
How Much Does The HMO Licence Renewal Package Cost?
Who Pays The Application Fees For The HMO Licence Renewal?
How Long Does The HMO Licence Renewal Take?
When Should I Do My HMO Licence Renewal?
Do You Go On-Site To Do The Planning Application?
What Do I Need To Start The HMO Licence Renewal Process?
- HMO Licensing History since the HMO use started (essential)
- Letting Agreements History since the HMO use started (essential)
- Evidence of the works carried out to convert the property into HMO (Invoices and quotes from different trades and builders)
I’m Ready To Start, What Do I Do Next?
- Please click on the Blue Button below to submit your project details via our online form.
- We’ll get in touch to arrange a time to speak that works best for you.
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