Shared houses in Oakham need to satisfy Rutland County Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.
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 Rutland County Council
| Rule | Rutland County 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 Rutland County 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 Rutland County Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO conversion work in Oakham
Our HMO conversion work in Oakham 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 Oakham 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 Rutland with our own team and vetted subcontractors under a single contract.
- Bedroom layout designed to national and council size standards
- Certificates, floor plans and photos handed over for licensing
- Building control application and sign-off where required
- Fire protection and escape route specified to the risk
- Measured survey of every room and shared space