Licence condition works are the jobs a council asks for before or after granting an HMO licence: things like extra detection, fire doors, a second bathroom, kitchen changes or repairs. In Daventry, a town of about 28,000 people in Northamptonshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Northamptonshire, England
- Postcodes
- NN11
- Location
- 18 miles south-east of Coventry
- Council
- West Northamptonshire Council
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Daventry involve?
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in Daventry?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Daventry before we price.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
West Northamptonshire Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 directions cover several areas of Northampton (from 2011 onwards). |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in 20 wards across Northampton and Daventry 24 Feb 2025-23 Feb 2030 (replaced 2020-2025 scheme). |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Daventry before you buy or start work. Source: West Northamptonshire Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Daventry?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,450 – £4,850 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £150 – £390 | inspection |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Daventry can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow Set by the council’s deadline on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Daventry landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Daventry:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Daventry
Can you meet a council deadline?
In most cases, yes, if we see the list early. Send it to us as soon as you get it and we will tell you straight away if a deadline looks tight.
Which postcodes in Daventry do you work in?
All of them, including NN11, and the surrounding parts of Northamptonshire.
Which council covers HMOs in Daventry?
Daventry is covered by West Northamptonshire Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Daventry?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works near Daventry
- Rugby · 9 mi
- Northampton · 12 mi
- Royal Leamington Spa · 15 mi
- Banbury · 15 mi
- Warwick · 18 mi
- Coventry · 18 mi
- All of Northamptonshire
Other HMO services in Daventry
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Daventry
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Daventry
- Communal kitchen refits in Daventry
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Daventry
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Daventry
- Fire doors in Daventry
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Daventry
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Daventry