An HMO in Knighton has to work for three audiences: the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We design with all three in mind and price the result in writing.
Work is carried out by S&K and vetted subcontractors working under S&K's supervision, so you contract with one company for the whole project.
HMO rules in Leicester City Council
| Rule | Leicester City Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | None found |
| Selective licensing | In part of the area Parts of Braunstone Park and Rowley Fields, Fosse, Westcotes, Stoneygate and Saffron, 10 October 2022 to 9 October 2027 |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | In part of the area Several areas of the city, including Westcotes, Clarendon Park and the centre, first in force 20 August 2014 and since extended |
Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Leicester City Council's Article 4 direction covers several areas of the city, including Westcotes, Clarendon Park and the city centre. Whether a house in Knighton needs planning permission to become a small HMO depends on whether it is inside that boundary, which we check for the exact address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We found no additional licensing scheme in force in Leicester City Council, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.
HMO fire risk assessments in Knighton: what we do
Shared houses in Knighton need a fire risk assessment that reflects how the building is actually laid out. We assess the common parts and the escape route from every bedroom, then give you a written report with a prioritised action plan you can act on.
Councils and fire services covering Leicestershire commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Knighton after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.
- Prioritised action plan with a reason for each item
- Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties
- Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes
- Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting
- Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep
Letting to students and sharers in Knighton
If the house in Knighton is let to students or sharers, up-to-date certificates, measured plans and a current fire risk assessment make any council inspection more straightforward, and they are usually asked for with a licence application.