HMO floor plans in Brackley

Need help with HMO floor plan in Brackley? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what West Northamptonshire Council asks for.

Every job in Brackley starts with a measured survey and a check of West Northamptonshire Council's current HMO rules.

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West Northamptonshire Council is the licensing and planning authority for Brackley. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 49 miles from Brackley. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.

HMO rules in West Northamptonshire Council

Rule	West Northamptonshire Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In part of the area Parts of Northampton and Daventry, 24 February 2025 to 23 February 2030
Selective licensing	None found
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In part of the area The whole former Northampton borough, plus the Boughton Rise development

Checked October 2026 against West Northamptonshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

West Northamptonshire Council's Article 4 direction covers the whole former Northampton borough, not Brackley, so changing a family house here into a small HMO is usually permitted development. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. West Northamptonshire Council's additional licensing covers parts of Northampton and Daventry, which doesn't include Brackley, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for there.

HMO floor plans for Brackley landlords

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

Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
On-site measurement of every room and floor

HMO floor plans near Brackley

Towcester 9.7 miles
Daventry 15.5 miles
Northampton 18.8 miles
Rugby 23.8 miles
Leamington Spa 24.6 miles
Warwick 25.2 miles

Questions about HMO floor plan in Brackley

What documents does West Northamptonshire Council ask for with an HMO licence?

Councils usually ask for floor plans showing room sizes and fire safety features, gas and electrical safety certificates, and fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. We check West Northamptonshire Council's current list for your application.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

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

Not under the current scheme. West Northamptonshire Council's additional licensing covers parts of Northampton and Daventry, which doesn't include Brackley. Mandatory licensing still applies from five people.

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.