HMO Licensing in West Lancashire
HMO licensing in West Lancashire, North West. Licence requirements, register data, and planning links for West Lancashire District Council.
West Lancashire
Council website screenshot
Overview
West Lancashire is a local authority in North West. HMO licensing here follows national mandatory rules for 5+ person properties.
Use the links below to apply for a licence, check for a public register, or find planning information.
HMO Licensing Data & Statistics for West Lancashire
Statistical summary surrounding HMOs of West Lancashire
231
Registered HMOs
Total number from public register(s)
N/A
Latest HMO Register
Public HMO Register Update
£600
Mandatory Licence Cost
Unitary, Local, District or Metropolitan
5 years
Mandatory Licence Length
From date of issue
N/A
Median Units
Average number of units per HMO
N/A
Median Occupants
Average number of occupants per HMO
N/A
Max Number Units
Largest HMO in the borough
N/A
Self Contained Ratio
Self contained units to non self contained
HMO Licensing
Licence schemes operated
Councils may operate Mandatory (required by law for 5+ people), Additional, and/or Selective HMO licensing.
| Scheme | Description | This council |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory | 5+ people, 2+ households | Yes (required by law) |
| Additional | Extends to smaller HMOs (e.g. 3–4 people) | No |
| Selective | Applies to all privately rented properties in an area | No |
Additional/Selective derived from register data where available. Confirm with the council.
HMO Licence Register
Searchable list of licensed HMOs in West Lancashire. Data from the council's public register.
| Address | Licence No | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data coming soon | ||||
Contact & Location
Address
West Lancashire
52 Derby Street‚ Ormskirk‚ Lancashire, Lancashire, L39 2DF
North West
Loading map...
Other councils in North West
Frequently asked questions
- What are the HMO licence requirements in West Lancashire?
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5+ people forming 2+ households sharing facilities. Always confirm current requirements with the council.
- Does West Lancashire have additional or selective licensing?
- West Lancashire enforces mandatory HMO licensing. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced—confirm with the council for the latest information.
- How many licensed HMOs are there in West Lancashire?
- HMO register data may not be publicly available for West Lancashire. Contact the council directly for register information.