Atherstone sits within North Warwickshire Borough Council, which sets its own HMO standards for room sizes, kitchens and bathrooms. Our designs start from those standards, so the layout we price is designed to meet the council's licensing requirements.
We'll tell you plainly if a house in Atherstone isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.
HMO rules in North Warwickshire Borough Council
| Rule | North Warwickshire Borough Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | Not confirmed |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm North Warwickshire Borough Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether North Warwickshire Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Our HMO fire risk assessment service in Atherstone
Shared houses in Atherstone need a fire risk assessment that reflects how the building is actually laid out. We assess the common parts and the escape route from every bedroom, then give you a written report with a prioritised action plan you can act on.
Councils and fire services covering Warwickshire commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Atherstone after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.
- Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties
- Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep
- Site visit covering common parts and every escape route
- Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting
- Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes