Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Oakham we start by measuring every room and checking Rutland County Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
We'll tell you plainly if a house in Oakham isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.
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 floor plan work in Oakham
Licence applications for HMOs in Oakham commonly need a floor plan showing room sizes, room use, fire safety features and amenities. We measure the house on site, check the format the council asks for and draw plans that match the property as it is today.
For landlords across Rutland, our plans also support planning applications, building control and fire risk assessments. If you have changed the layout of a house in Oakham, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.
- Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
- Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
- On-site measurement of every room and floor
- Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
- Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked