HMO projects in Narborough are shaped by the rules of Blaby District Council. Before we price anything, we check whether the address falls within an additional licensing scheme or an Article 4 direction, because both change what the house needs and how long it takes.
We cover LE9 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Narborough as anywhere else in Leicestershire.
HMO rules in Blaby District Council
| Rule | Blaby District 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 Blaby District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Blaby District 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 Blaby District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Communal kitchens and bathrooms in Narborough: what we do
We design and fit communal kitchens and shared bathrooms for HMOs in Narborough, sized to the amenity standards the local council applies to the number of people in the house. Those standards differ between councils, so we check the current version for Narborough before drawing anything.
Fittings for houses in Narborough are chosen for heavy daily use: sealed worktops, wipe-clean wall panels, separate food storage and isolation valves on every fitting. Across Leicestershire, each kitchen gets the heat detection and fire blanket the fire risk assessment calls for.
- Separate food storage space for each occupant
- Isolation valves on every fitting
- Heat detection and fire blanket where required
- Extract ventilation and certified electrical work
- Heavy-duty units, sealed worktops and slip-resistant flooring