Local authority index / Pilot

Council intelligence

A growing catalogue of locally specific licensing, planning and regulatory information. Only source-checked profiles are included in the initial pilot.

Coverage is currently limited to 2 councils. Absence from this directory does not imply a property is unlicensed or unrestricted. Last source lookup: 2026-10-13.

Croydon

Borough-wide additional HMO licensing began on 25 September 2026.

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Ealing

Additional licensing covers smaller HMOs; separate Article 4 directions restrict C3-to-C4 conversions.

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Other councils: use the property screener for national thresholds and an official postcode lookup; always confirm with the local authority.