Property licensing in the East of England
We track 1 council in the East of England. Each one is checked against the council’s own website, most recently on 9 October 2026. Always confirm the exact street on the council’s map before you let a property.
At a glance
- Selective licensing (every privately rented home in the area needs a licence): Peterborough City Council.
- Additional HMO licensing (smaller shared houses, usually 3 or 4 people from 2 or more households): Peterborough City Council.
Mandatory HMO licensing applies in every council area in England: a licence is needed for a house shared by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households.
| Council | Schemes | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Peterborough City Council | Selective licensing, Additional HMO licensing | 9 October 2026 |
Council by council
Peterborough City Council
- Selective licensing: Designated streets within Bretton, Central, East, Fletton and Stanground, Fletton and Woodston, North, Orton Waterville, Park, Paston and Walton, and Stanground South wards. From 11 March 2024 to 10 March 2029. Fee: £908 (Part A £538 on application, Part B £370 before the licence is issued).
- Additional HMO licensing: Whole city. From 26 January 2026 to 25 January 2031. Fee: £1,100 (Part A £588, Part B £512).
Full details for Peterborough City Council, including how to apply and penalties.
How to check whether your property needs a licence
- Find the council for the property’s address. Our licensing checker suggests the likely council from the postcode.
- Check which schemes cover the street. Schemes often cover only some wards, so use the council’s own map or postcode search.
- Apply before you let the property, or as soon as a new scheme starts. Councils can impose a civil penalty or prosecute for an unlicensed property, and tenants can apply for a rent repayment order.
New to this? Read HMO licensing explained, and keep your gas safety, EICR and EPC dates in order with our compliance record. This page is general information, not legal advice.