Richmond upon Thames Compliance Requirements
Complete guide to supported living and HMO compliance in Richmond upon Thames. Covers licensing, property standards, required documents, fees, and timelines.
Licensing Requirements
Mandatory HMO
Required
Additional HMO
Not required
No additional HMO licensing scheme currently in place
Selective Licensing
Not active
Article 4 Direction
Not in place
Check with planning department for specific area requirements
Exempt Accommodation
Supported accommodation may be exempt under Housing Act 2004 s254/s257. Contact council for assessment.
Property Standards
Minimum Room Sizes
Fire Safety Requirements
- Smoke alarms on every floor
- Heat detectors in kitchens
- Fire doors on escape routes
- Fire risk assessment required
- Fire safety equipment
- Clear escape routes
Required Certificates
Gas Safety
Annual gas safety certificate (CP12)
Electrical Safety
EICR every 5 years minimum
EPC Rating
Minimum E rating required by law
Planning Permission
C4 use class for 3-6 occupants. Sui Generis for 7+.
Additional Requirements
- Adequate heating throughout
- Hot and cold water
- Adequate ventilation
- Secure entry systems
- Waste management facilities
Required Documents
Fees & Timeline
Licence Fees
- HMO Licence
- £1,647 (3 bed) to £2,039+ (10+ bed). Same for renewals.
Timeline
- Licence Processing
- 8-12 weeks typical
- Typical Setup Time
- 4-8 weeks from application to approval
Richmond upon Thames-Specific Notes
- Only mandatory HMO licensing currently active
- No additional or selective licensing schemes
- Fees scale by number of bedrooms
- Two-part fee structure: fee on application + fee on grant
- High Court ruling (Gaskin v Richmond) declared fees partly unlawful — potential refunds possible
- ~96 licensed HMOs as of January 2024
- Pre-application advice available at £180 for 90 minutes
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Contact & Sources
Council Contact
Richmond Private Housing Team
privatehousing@richmond.gov.uk
020 8891 1411
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