HMO floor plans in Uppingham

For landlords in Uppingham, our HMO floor plan service turns the council's requirements into a clear list of documents, works and dates.

Our base in Great Barr is about 50 miles from Uppingham, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

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Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Uppingham we start by measuring every room and checking Rutland County Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.

We cover LE15 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Uppingham as anywhere else in Rutland.

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.

Our HMO floor plan service in Uppingham

Licence applications for HMOs in Uppingham 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 Uppingham, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.

Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
On-site measurement of every room and floor

HMO floor plans near Uppingham

Oakham 5.5 miles
Corby 6.5 miles
Stamford 10.9 miles
Market Harborough 11.3 miles
Kettering 13.1 miles
Melton Mowbray 14.1 miles

HMO floor plans in Uppingham: common questions

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Uppingham?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Uppingham needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Uppingham?

Only if Rutland County Council runs an additional licensing scheme covering the address. Mandatory licensing starts at five or more people. We confirm the position with the council for the address.

Do HMOs in Uppingham need a fire risk assessment?

Fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment of the common parts of most HMOs, and councils commonly ask to see one with a licence application. We arrange the assessment and the works it recommends.

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. Rutland County Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.