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- Londonderry County Borough, Derry, Coleraine
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in County Londonderry involve?
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
Which rules apply in County Londonderry?
- Licences usually last 5 years, and landlords must also register with the NI landlord registration scheme.
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) usually expects Grade D1 interlinked detection in smaller shared houses and a Grade A system with more than 6 occupants or over 200 m².
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
- Licence conditions and council enforcement cover disrepair, damp and mould in licensed HMOs.
- Doors on protected routes are typically FD30 or FD30S, self-closing on three hinges; emergency lighting is required in HMOs of 4 or more storeys.
In Northern Ireland, licensing is run centrally by the NI HMO Unit, and all new HMOs need planning permission and building control approval from the local council.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in County Londonderry?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,350 – £4,500 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £720 – £1,800 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £360 | inspection |
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works by town in County Londonderry
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in County Londonderry
Do you deal with the council for me?
We give you the evidence and can talk the council through the works if you want. The licence and any correspondence stay in your name.
Can you meet a council deadline?
In most cases, yes, if we see the list early. Send it to us as soon as you get it and we will tell you straight away if a deadline looks tight.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across County Londonderry?
Yes, across the whole of County Londonderry, including Londonderry County Borough, Derry, Coleraine.
Who licenses HMOs in County Londonderry?
HMO licensing in County Londonderry, as everywhere in Northern Ireland, is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council. Planning and building control are handled by the local council.
Other HMO services in County Londonderry
- HMO fire safety upgrades in County Londonderry
- Rewires and EICR remedials in County Londonderry
- Communal kitchen refits in County Londonderry
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in County Londonderry
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Londonderry
- Fire doors in County Londonderry
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in County Londonderry
- Extensions for extra rooms in County Londonderry