Shared houses in Atherstone need to satisfy North Warwickshire Borough Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.
We cover CV9 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Atherstone as anywhere else in Warwickshire.
HMO rules in North Warwickshire Borough Council
| Rule | North Warwickshire 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. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm North Warwickshire 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 North Warwickshire Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO planning and Article 4 for Atherstone landlords
Planning for an HMO in Atherstone 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 Atherstone and the rest of Warwickshire, 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
- Advice on Class L, C4 and sui generis routes
- Existing and proposed floor plans and site plans
- Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins
- Submission and liaison with the planning officer