HMO floor plans in Northamptonshire

From Northampton, Kettering to the smaller towns, we provide HMO floor plan services across Northamptonshire in the East Midlands.

We cover Northamptonshire from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham, with surveys arranged across the county.

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We plan each HMO floor plan job in Northamptonshire around the local council's amenity standards, which set out kitchen, bathroom and room-size requirements for shared houses.

Licensing and planning for HMOs in Northamptonshire is handled by the district, borough, city or unitary councils, not one county-wide body. That's why the same house can need different paperwork depending on which side of a council boundary it sits.

HMO rules across Northamptonshire's councils

Council	Additional licensing	Selective licensing	Article 4 (small HMOs)
North Northamptonshire Council	None found	None found	In part of the area Kingswood ward in Corby only, since 24 April 2024
West Northamptonshire Council	In part of the area Parts of Northampton and Daventry, 24 February 2025 to 23 February 2030	None found	In part of the area The whole former Northampton borough, plus the Boughton Rise development

Checked October 2026. Mandatory licensing for five or more people applies in every council. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for the address before work starts.

Councils in Northamptonshire where we found an Article 4 direction for small HMOs in force, in all or part of their area: North Northamptonshire Council, West Northamptonshire Council. Additional licensing applies in all or part of: West Northamptonshire Council.

HMO floor plans for Northamptonshire landlords

Licence applications for HMOs in Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire, our plans also support planning applications, building control and fire risk assessments. If you have changed the layout of a house in Northamptonshire, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.

Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
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

Towns we cover in Northamptonshire

Questions about HMO floor plan in Northamptonshire

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

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 HMOs in Northamptonshire 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.

Who issues HMO licences in Northamptonshire?

the local council is the licensing authority for Northamptonshire. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.