Harborough District Council is the licensing and planning authority for Lutterworth. We confirm the house has the licence and planning status it needs before anything else.
We cover LE17 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same approach in Lutterworth as anywhere else in Leicestershire.
HMO rules in Harborough District Council
| Rule | Harborough District 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 Harborough District 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 Harborough District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO feasibility appraisal work in Lutterworth
Our HMO appraisals in Lutterworth start with the address: we check the local council's licensing schemes, any Article 4 direction and its amenity standards for kitchens and bathrooms, then measure each room against the national minimum sizes to find the likely room count.
For houses in Lutterworth and elsewhere in Leicestershire, the appraisal also covers the planning route, building regulations and fire implications, a guide build cost range and the main risks. It is property information, not a valuation or financial advice.
- Building regulations and fire safety implications
- Planning route: C4, sui generis or Article 4
- Guide build cost range and key risks listed
- Licensing position for the address
- Every room measured against national minimum sizes