Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Bedworth we start by measuring every room and checking Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
We'll tell you plainly if a house in Bedworth isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.
HMO rules in Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
| Rule | Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough 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 against Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough 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 Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO floor plans in Bedworth: what we do
Licence applications for HMOs in Bedworth 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 Warwickshire, our plans also support planning applications, building control and fire risk assessments. If you have changed the layout of a house in Bedworth, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.
- Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
- On-site measurement of every room and floor
- Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
- Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
- Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
