HMO floor plans in Hinckley

Need help with HMO floor plan in Hinckley? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council asks for.

Our base in Great Barr is about 23 miles from Hinckley, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

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Covering Hinckley and nearby Leicestershire towns

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Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council is the licensing and planning authority for Hinckley. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

We can keep a photographic record of each stage, which is useful evidence when the council inspects or a buyer's surveyor asks questions later.

HMO rules in Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council

Rule	Hinckley and Bosworth 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	In part of the area Hinckley town centre and about 36 nearby streets, since 1 May 2026

Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council's Article 4 direction covers Hinckley town centre and about 36 nearby streets. Whether a house in Hinckley 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 couldn't confirm whether Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

HMO floor plans for Hinckley landlords

Licence applications for HMOs in Hinckley 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 Hinckley, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.

Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
On-site measurement of every room and floor
Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown

HMO floor plans near Hinckley

Nuneaton 3.9 miles
Bedworth 5.7 miles
Atherstone 7.6 miles
Narborough 7.6 miles
Foleshill 8.2 miles
Lutterworth 9.3 miles

HMO floor plans in Hinckley: common questions

Can you fix the issues a council inspection found?

Yes. We price the works on the inspection report, carry them out and provide the evidence the council asks for.

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

Only if Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council runs an additional licensing scheme covering the address. Mandatory licensing starts at five or more people. We confirm the position with the council for the address.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Hinckley?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Hinckley needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

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.