HMO planning and Article 4 in Nuneaton

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

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Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is the licensing and planning authority for Nuneaton. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

Because we also manage and maintain HMOs, we design with day-to-day running in mind: hard-wearing finishes, sensible storage and layouts that keep shared spaces usable.

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 Nuneaton landlords

Planning for an HMO in Nuneaton 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 Nuneaton 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.

  • Submission and liaison with the planning officer
  • Lawful development certificate applications with dated evidence
  • Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins
  • Check of lawful use, Article 4 and local HMO policies
  • Advice on Class L, C4 and sui generis routes

HMO planning and Article 4 near Nuneaton

What landlords in Nuneaton ask us

Do HMOs in Nuneaton 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.

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.

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

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.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Nuneaton?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Nuneaton needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

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