Landlords in Corby deal with North Northamptonshire Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.
We cover NN17 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Corby as anywhere else in Northamptonshire.
HMO rules in North Northamptonshire Council
| Rule | North Northamptonshire Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | None found |
| Selective licensing | None found |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | In part of the area Kingswood ward in Corby only, since 24 April 2024 |
Checked October 2026 against North Northamptonshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
North Northamptonshire Council's Article 4 direction covers Kingswood ward in Corby only. Whether a house in Corby needs planning permission to become a small HMO depends on whether it is inside that boundary, which we check for the exact address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We found no additional licensing scheme in force in North Northamptonshire Council, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.
HMO compliance audits for Corby landlords
An audit of an HMO in Corby checks the house the way a licensing officer would: room sizes, fire safety, amenities, certificates and paperwork. You get a written, prioritised fix list, so you know what needs doing before an inspection, renewal or purchase.
Councils across Northamptonshire set their own HMO standards on top of the national rules. Our audits of houses in Corby check against both, and we can quote for any work the report identifies once you have read it.
- Licence conditions checked against the house as it is
- Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates
- Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
- Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule
- Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
HMO compliance audits near Corby
- Uppingham 6.5 miles
- Kettering 6.9 miles
- Market Harborough 9.8 miles
- Oakham 11.9 miles
- Wellingborough 13.4 miles
- Stamford 13.7 miles