Shared houses in Market Harborough need to satisfy Harborough District Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.
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 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 conversion work in Market Harborough
Our HMO conversion work in Market Harborough starts with a measured survey and a check of the planning and licensing rules that apply to the street. We design the room layout, shared facilities and escape route around those rules, then price the agreed specification in an itemised written quote.
Two houses in Market Harborough that look alike from outside can give different room counts once the kitchen, stairs and bathrooms are measured. We give you a realistic number early, then build across Leicestershire with our own team and vetted subcontractors under a single contract.
- Bedroom layout designed to national and council size standards
- Planning use class and Article 4 check for the address
- Certificates, floor plans and photos handed over for licensing
- Fire protection and escape route specified to the risk
- Measured survey of every room and shared space