Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Sleaford we start by measuring every room and checking North Kesteven District Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
We cover NG34 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Sleaford as anywhere else in Lincolnshire.
HMO rules in North Kesteven District Council
| Rule | North Kesteven 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 North Kesteven 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 North Kesteven District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Communal kitchens and bathrooms for Sleaford landlords
We design and fit communal kitchens and shared bathrooms for HMOs in Sleaford, sized to the amenity standards the local council applies to the number of people in the house. Those standards differ between councils, so we check the current version for Sleaford before drawing anything.
Fittings for houses in Sleaford are chosen for heavy daily use: sealed worktops, wipe-clean wall panels, separate food storage and isolation valves on every fitting. Across Lincolnshire, each kitchen gets the heat detection and fire blanket the fire risk assessment calls for.
- Heat detection and fire blanket where required
- Isolation valves on every fitting
- Extract ventilation and certified electrical work
- Separate food storage space for each occupant
- Layout sized to your council's amenity standards
Communal kitchens and bathrooms near Sleaford
- Grantham 11.4 miles
- North Hykeham 14.8 miles
- Boston 16 miles
- Bourne 16 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 16.4 miles
- Lincoln 16.7 miles
