HMO planning and Article 4 in Bedworth

Our HMO planning permission service in Bedworth starts with the council's requirements for that address, not a generic checklist.

Whether the house in Bedworth is empty, let or mid-purchase, we can start with the survey.

  • Free survey and fixed written quote
  • Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors
  • Designed around Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council's HMO standards

Free survey in Bedworth

Tell us about the property. We reply within one working day.

If the property is in Bedworth, the council that matters is Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.

You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.

HMO rules in Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council

RuleNuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensingNot confirmed
Selective licensingNot confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOsNot 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 planning and Article 4 for Bedworth landlords

Planning for an HMO in Bedworth 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 Bedworth 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
  • Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins
  • Submission and liaison with the planning officer
  • Existing and proposed floor plans and site plans
  • Advice on Class L, C4 and sui generis routes

HMO planning and Article 4 near Bedworth

HMO planning and Article 4 in Bedworth: common questions

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Bedworth?

Only if Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council runs an additional licensing scheme covering the address. Mandatory licensing starts at five or more people. We confirm the position with the council for the address.

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.

Can you fix the issues a council inspection found?

Yes. We price the works on the inspection report, carry them out and provide the evidence the council asks for.

Do HMOs in Bedworth need a fire risk assessment?

Fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment of the common parts of most HMOs, and councils commonly ask to see one with a licence application. We arrange the assessment and the works it recommends.

Ready to talk about Bedworth?

Call or send the form and we'll arrange a survey at a time that suits you.

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