If the property is in Grantham, the council that matters is South Kesteven District Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.
We cover NG31 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Grantham 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.
HMO floor plans for Grantham landlords
Licence applications for HMOs in Grantham 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 Grantham, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.
- Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
- Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
- Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
- Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
- Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
HMO floor plans near Grantham
- Sleaford 11.4 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 12.4 miles
- Melton Mowbray 14.3 miles
- Bourne 14.7 miles
- Oakham 17.3 miles
- North Hykeham 18.9 miles
