HMO floor plans in Retford

We handle HMO floor plan work for HMOs in Retford and the rest of Nottinghamshire, checking each requirement against Bassetlaw District Council's current rules.

We cover Retford and the surrounding Nottinghamshire postcodes, including DN22.

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Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Retford we start by measuring every room and checking Bassetlaw District Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 67 miles from Retford. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.

HMO rules in Bassetlaw District Council

Rule	Bassetlaw 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 Bassetlaw 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 Bassetlaw District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

HMO floor plans for Retford landlords

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

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

HMO floor plans near Retford

Worksop 7.6 miles
Gainsborough 8.4 miles
Shirebrook 13.9 miles
Bolsover 15.8 miles
Mansfield 16.8 miles
North Hykeham 17.6 miles

What landlords in Retford ask us

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Retford?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Retford needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

Do HMOs in Retford 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.

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.

Who issues HMO licences in Retford?

Bassetlaw District Council is the licensing authority for Retford. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.