Landlords in Boston deal with Boston Borough 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.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 84 miles from Boston. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.
HMO rules in Boston Borough Council
| Rule | Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO floor plan work in Boston
Licence applications for HMOs in Boston 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 Lincolnshire, our plans also support planning applications, building control and fire risk assessments. If you have changed the layout of a house in Boston, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.
- Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
- Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
- Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
- On-site measurement of every room and floor
- Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions