Material changes

You can use the renewal form only if none of the following criteria have changed:

Age of property

The approximate age of the original construction of the HMO or house. The categories are: before 1919, 1919-45, 1945-64, 1965-80 and after 1980).

Type of HMO or house

The type of HMO or house for which the application is being made. The categories are:

  • House in single occupation
  • House in multiple occupation
  • Flat in single occupation
  • Flat in multiple occupation
  • A house converted into and comprising only of self-contained flats
  • A purpose built block of flats
  • Other

Other properties which you hold a licence for

Details of other HMO or houses that you hold a licence for under Part 2 or 3 of the Act in Cheltenham borough or in any other local housing authority area.

Further information

The following information about the HMO or house for which the application is being made except for applications in respect of a section 257 HMO:

  • the number of storeys comprising the HMO or house and the levels on which those storeys are situated
  • the number of separate letting units
  • the number of habitable rooms (excluding kitchens)
  • the number of bathrooms and shower rooms
  • the number of toilets and wash basins
  • the number of kitchens
  • the number of people occupying the HMO or house
  • details of fire precautions equipment, including the number and location of smoke alarms
  • details of fire escape routes and other fire safety information provided to occupiers
  • a declaration that the furniture in the HMO or house that is provided under the terms of any tenancy or licence meets any safety requirements contained in any enactment
  • a declaration that any gas appliances in the HMO or house meet any safety requirements contained in any enactment

Where the application is being made in respect of a section 257 HMO, the following information:

  • the number of storeys comprising the HMO and the levels on which those storeys are situated
  • the number of self-contained-flats and, of those, the number
    • that the applicant believes to be subject to a lease of over 21 years; and
    • over which he cannot reasonably be able to exercise control
  • in relation to each self-contained flat that is not owner-occupied and which is under the control of or being managed by the proposed licence holder, and in relation to the common parts of the HMO—
    • details of fire precautions equipment, including the number and location of smoke alarms
    • details of fire escape routes and other fire safety information provided to occupiers; and
    • a declaration that the furniture in the HMO or house that is provided under the terms of any tenancy or licence meets any safety requirements contained in any enactment; and
  • a declaration that any gas appliances in any parts of the HMO over which the proposed licence holder can reasonably be expected to exercise control meet any safety requirements contained in any enactment

If any of these changes have occurred, please use the new licence application form.