Landlords in Oadby deal with Oadby and Wigston Borough Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.
We'll tell you plainly if a house in Oadby isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.
HMO rules in Oadby and Wigston Borough Council
| Rule | Oadby and Wigston Borough 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 against Oadby and Wigston Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Oadby and Wigston Borough 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 Oadby and Wigston Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Our HMO fire risk assessment service in Oadby
Shared houses in Oadby 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 Oadby after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.
- Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties
- Prioritised action plan with a reason for each item
- 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
Student and sharer lets in Oadby
If the house in Oadby 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.
HMO fire risk assessments near Oadby
- Evington under a mile
- Knighton 1.4 miles
- Wigston 1.8 miles
- Aylestone 2.6 miles
- Stoneygate 2.8 miles
- Humberstone 2.8 miles