Licence condition works are the jobs a council asks for before or after granting an HMO licence: things like extra detection, fire doors, a second bathroom, kitchen changes or repairs. In Penarth, a town of about 23,000 people in Vale of Glamorgan, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF64
- Location
- 3 miles south of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Penarth involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
Which rules apply in Penarth?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Penarth must satisfy national law for Wales, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
- Fitness for human habitation rules require mains-powered, interlinked smoke alarms on every storey and CO alarms where there is a gas, oil or solid-fuel appliance.
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp and mould, under the HHSRS, alongside the fitness for human habitation rules for occupation contracts.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Penarth?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,400 – £4,700 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £750 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Wales, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Penarth follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Penarth landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Penarth:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Penarth
Can you help with an improvement notice?
Yes. We carry out the works listed in the notice and give you evidence of completion. Legal questions about the notice are for your adviser.
Do you cover all of Penarth?
Yes. We work across Penarth and the CF64 postcode areas, plus the rest of Vale of Glamorgan. Nearby places we also cover include Cardiff, Whitchurch, Barry.
Does a shared house in Penarth need an HMO licence?
In Wales, mandatory licensing covers HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people. Many councils, including Cardiff and Swansea, also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs. Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Penarth?
Our guide ranges for Wales are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works near Penarth
- Cardiff · 3 mi
- Whitchurch · 5 mi
- Barry · 5 mi
- Caerphilly · 10 mi
- Weston-super-Mare · 11 mi
- Llantrisant · 11 mi
- All of Vale of Glamorgan