- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- NG, DN, S, LE
- Main towns
- Nottingham, Mansfield, Worksop, Newark on Trent, Arnold
What does commercial and above-shop to HMO in Nottinghamshire involve?
- Coordination with planning and building control
- Sound insulation to floors and party walls
- Separate entrance and protected escape route
- Survey of structure, services and access
- New kitchens, bathrooms and ensuites
- Fire separation between the commercial unit and the homes above
Which rules apply in Nottinghamshire?
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 3–6 unrelated sharers is use class C4; changing from a family house is usually permitted development unless an Article 4 direction applies.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Where the building regulations apply to a conversion, Part E sound requirements can apply between rooms and floors.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much does commercial and above-shop to HMO cost in Nottinghamshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,400 – £6,300 | letting room |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,700 – £4,350 | house |
| Acoustic ceiling or floor upgrade, 12–15 m² | £800 – £2,700 | £780 – £2,600 | room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,750 – £17,450 | kitchen |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,900 – £9,700 | ensuite |
Typical time on site: 12–24 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Commercial and above-shop to HMO by town in Nottinghamshire
- Nottingham
- Mansfield
- Worksop
- Newark on Trent
- Arnold
- West Bridgford
- Sutton in Ashfield
- Hucknall
- Kirkby in Ashfield
- Retford
Questions about commercial and above-shop to HMO in Nottinghamshire
Do you work on listed or conservation area buildings?
Yes, with the right consents in place. Older high street buildings often need extra care with windows, fire upgrades and sound insulation.
Is building control needed?
Yes. Changing commercial space to residential use is a material change of use and needs building regulations approval.
Do you carry out commercial and above-shop to HMO across Nottinghamshire?
Yes, across the whole of Nottinghamshire, including Nottingham, Mansfield, Worksop.
Who licenses HMOs in Nottinghamshire?
HMOs in Nottinghamshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Nottinghamshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Nottinghamshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Nottinghamshire
- Sound insulation in Nottinghamshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Nottinghamshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Nottinghamshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Nottinghamshire
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Nottinghamshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Nottinghamshire