HMO Licensing in Forest of Dean
HMO licensing in Forest of Dean, South West. Licence requirements, register data, and planning links for Forest of Dean District Council.
Forest of Dean
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Overview
Forest of Dean is a local authority in South 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 Forest of Dean
Statistical summary surrounding HMOs of Forest of Dean
13
Registered HMOs
Total number from public register(s)
N/A
Latest HMO Register
Public HMO Register Update
£620
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 Forest of Dean. Data from the council's public register.
| Address | Licence No | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data coming soon | ||||
Contact & Location
Address
Forest of Dean
High Street, Coleford, Glos, Gloucestershire, GL16 8HG
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Forest of Dean?
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5+ people forming 2+ households sharing facilities. Always confirm current requirements with the council.
- Does Forest of Dean have additional or selective licensing?
- Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean?
- HMO register data may not be publicly available for Forest of Dean. Contact the council directly for register information.