Rugby sits within Rugby Borough Council, which sets its own HMO standards for room sizes, kitchens and bathrooms. Our designs start from those standards, so the layout we price is designed to meet the council's licensing requirements.
We can keep a photographic record of each stage, which is useful evidence when the council inspects or a buyer's surveyor asks questions later.
HMO rules in Rugby Borough Council
| Rule | Rugby 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 | In part of the area Five central wards: Benn, Coton and Boughton, Eastlands, New Bilton, and Newbold and Brownsover, since 23 February 2025 |
Checked October 2026 against Rugby Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Rugby Borough Council's Article 4 direction covers five central wards of Rugby. Whether a house in Rugby needs planning permission to become a small HMO depends on whether it is inside that boundary, which we check for the exact address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Rugby Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO floor plans in Rugby: what we do
Licence applications for HMOs in Rugby 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 Rugby, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.
- On-site measurement of every room and floor
- Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
- Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
- Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
- Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format