HMO projects in Bourne are shaped by the rules of South Kesteven District Council. Before we price anything, we check whether the address falls within an additional licensing scheme or an Article 4 direction, because both change what the house needs and how long it takes.
We cover PE10 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Bourne as anywhere else in Lincolnshire.
HMO rules in South Kesteven District Council
| Rule | South Kesteven District 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 South Kesteven District 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 South Kesteven District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Our HMO fire safety service in Bourne
We carry out HMO fire safety works in Bourne to a written specification taken from the fire risk assessment and the local council's HMO standards. That keeps the work proportionate, because a small two-storey house and a large three-storey one in Bourne rarely need the same measures.
Typical jobs in Bourne include fire doors with self-closers, interlinked alarms, emergency lighting and fire stopping of hidden gaps. Every job across Lincolnshire ends with commissioning certificates, photos of concealed work and a logbook for routine tests.
- Mains-wired interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
- Commissioning certificates, logbook and photos of concealed work
- Fire doors fitted with self-closers, seals and correct gaps
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables, hatches and cupboards