HMO Licensing in Forest of Dean
Browse all 23 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Forest of Dean District Council in South West. Typical licence cost: £620.
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Forest of Dean
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Forest of Dean?
Forest of Dean District Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Forest of Dean currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
23 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £620.
Mandatory licences in England normally run for five years from issue. You must renew before expiry — operating without a valid licence can lead to unlimited fines and rent repayment orders.
Source: Housing Act 2004 and Forest of Dean District Council HMO licensing pages.
Unsure if your property needs a licence? Try the HMO licence checker.
Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 1 Aug 2024
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 23 |
| Register last updated | Aug 2024 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £620 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
Typical all-in cost: £1,219 (£599 + £620 council).
Licence schemes
| Scheme | This council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | Required by law |
| Additional | No |
| Selective | No |
Additional and selective schemes derived from register data where available. Confirm with the council.
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Where can I search licensed HMOs in Forest of Dean?
Search licensed properties in Forest of Dean from the council's public register. Register last updated Aug 2024. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (5 of 14)
Property search
23 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Belle Vue Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire | — | — |
| 2 Corse Court Orchards, Church Lane, Corse, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | — | — |
| 3 Corse Court Orchards, Church Lane, Corse, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | — | — |
| 36 Kimberley Drive, Lydney, Gloucestershire | — | — |
| 5 Broad Street, Newent, Gloucestershire | — | — |
| 6 Bowens Hill Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire | — | — |
| 71 Coalway Road, Coalway, Coleford, Gloucestershire | — | — |
| 9 Wesley Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire | — | — |
| 91 Belle Vue Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire | — | — |
| Amber, Oaklands Park, Newnham, Gloucestershire | — | — |
| Crown House, High Street, Newent, Gloucestershire | — | — |
| Hawthorn, The Grange Village, Dean Road, Newnham, Gloucestershire | — | — |
| Helios, The Grange Village, Dean Road, Newnham, Gloucestershire | — | — |
| Juniper House, Oaklands Park, Newnham, Gloucestershire | — | — |
| Nailboot House, High Street, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire | — | — |
| Newtown Farm Cottage, Tewkesbury Road, Newent, Gloucestershire | — | — |
| Newtown Farm, Tewkesbury Road, Newent, Gloucestershire | — | — |
| Nicholas House, 3 Steam Mills, Cinderford, Gloucestershire | — | — |
| Orchard House, The Grange Village, Dean Road, Newnham, Gloucestershire | — | — |
| Pear Tree Cottage, Oaklands Park, Newnham, Gloucestershire | — | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Forest of Dean
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Forest of Dean?
- Mandatory licensing applies where a property is occupied as an HMO and meets the threshold for England — typically five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. You must meet management, fire safety, amenity, and room-size conditions as part of the application. Use our HMO licence checker for a first pass, then confirm with the council before letting or purchasing.
- Does Forest of Dean have additional or selective licensing?
- Forest of Dean is listed as operating mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes can be introduced later; the council must consult before designating new areas. Check the official HMO licensing section on the council website for any announcements.
- Where can I search licensed HMOs in Forest of Dean?
- Use the searchable register on this page to filter by address, postcode, or licence reference where published. The map below the table plots geocoded properties so you can explore by area. Data is imported from the council's public register and refreshed periodically — see the key figures table for how current the extract is. For legal confirmation on a specific property, cross-check the council's official register link above the table.
- How do I apply for an HMO licence in Forest of Dean?
- Applications are made directly to Forest of Dean, not through AgentHMO. You will usually need property details, floor plans, fire-risk information, and details of the licence holder or manager. Pay the council fee at application or as instructed — the key figures table shows the published mandatory fee where we have it, but always confirm the latest amount on the council site. Allow several weeks to months for processing, especially for new licences or properties that need works to meet conditions.
How do I contact Forest of Dean about HMO licensing?
Office address
Forest of Dean
High Street, Coleford, Glos, Gloucestershire, GL16 8HG
South West, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
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Nearby councils
Other South West authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.