HMO floor plans in Birstall

Our HMO floor plan service in Birstall starts with the council's requirements for that address, not a generic checklist.

Every job in Birstall starts with a measured survey and a check of Charnwood Borough Council's current HMO rules.

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If the property is in Birstall, the council that matters is Charnwood Borough Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.

We cover LE4 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Birstall as anywhere else in Leicestershire.

HMO rules in Charnwood Borough Council

Rule	Charnwood Borough Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole borough, 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2028
Selective licensing	In part of the area Hastings and Lemyngton wards in Loughborough, 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2028
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In part of the area Loughborough, since 12 February 2012

Checked October 2026 against Charnwood Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Charnwood Borough Council's Article 4 direction covers Loughborough, not Birstall, so changing a family house here into a small HMO is usually permitted development. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Charnwood Borough Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 31 March 2028), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

How we handle HMO floor plan work in Birstall

Licence applications for HMOs in Birstall commonly need a floor plan showing room sizes, room use, fire safety features and amenities. We measure the house on site, check the format the council asks for and draw plans that match the property as it is today.

For landlords across Leicestershire, our plans also support planning applications, building control and fire risk assessments. If you have changed the layout of a house in Birstall, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.

Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
On-site measurement of every room and floor
Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format

HMO floor plans near Birstall

Belgrave 1.2 miles
Stoneygate 1.8 miles
Humberstone 1.8 miles
Syston 2.4 miles
Glenfield 3.6 miles
Knighton 4.1 miles

What landlords in Birstall ask us

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. Charnwood Borough Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Birstall?

Yes. Charnwood Borough Council runs additional licensing across its whole area, so a three or four person HMO in Birstall with two or more households needs a licence. Mandatory licensing covers five or more people.

How often are electrical checks needed in an HMO?

Private tenancies in England need an electrical installation condition report before the tenancy starts and at least every five years, and gas appliances need a safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months.

Do HMOs in Birstall need a fire risk assessment?

Fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment of the common parts of most HMOs, and councils commonly ask to see one with a licence application. We arrange the assessment and the works it recommends.