Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Bourne we start by measuring every room and checking South Kesteven District Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
We'll tell you plainly if a house in Bourne isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.
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 floor plan service in Bourne
Licence applications for HMOs in Bourne 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 Bourne, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.
- Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
- Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
- Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
- Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
- Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked