Kettering sits within North Northamptonshire 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'll tell you plainly if a house in Kettering isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.
HMO rules in North Northamptonshire Council
| Rule | North Northamptonshire Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | None found |
| Selective licensing | None found |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | In part of the area Kingswood ward in Corby only, since 24 April 2024 |
Checked October 2026 against North Northamptonshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
North Northamptonshire Council's Article 4 direction covers Kingswood ward in Corby only, not Kettering, so changing a family house here into a small HMO is usually permitted development. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We found no additional licensing scheme in force in North Northamptonshire Council, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.
HMO planning and Article 4 in Kettering: what we do
Planning for an HMO in Kettering starts with three questions: what the current lawful use is, whether an Article 4 direction covers the street, and what local policy says about the concentration of shared houses. We answer all three before you spend money on design.
For landlords and investors in Kettering and the rest of Northamptonshire, we prepare planning applications and lawful development certificates, with the plans and evidence councils commonly ask for. We also explain where licensing and building regulations need a separate approval.
- Lawful development certificate applications with dated evidence
- Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins
- Advice on Class L, C4 and sui generis routes
- Existing and proposed floor plans and site plans
- Submission and liaison with the planning officer
HMO planning and Article 4 near Kettering
- Wellingborough 6.7 miles
- Corby 6.9 miles
- Rushden 9.2 miles
- Market Harborough 9.9 miles
- Northampton 12.2 miles
- Uppingham 13.1 miles