Shared houses in Wigston need to satisfy Oadby and Wigston Borough Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.
Quotes list each item of work, so you can see where the money goes and compare like for like.
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.
Communal kitchens and bathrooms for Wigston landlords
We design and fit communal kitchens and shared bathrooms for HMOs in Wigston, 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 Wigston before drawing anything.
Fittings for houses in Wigston 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.
- Isolation valves on every fitting
- Heavy-duty units, sealed worktops and slip-resistant flooring
- Extract ventilation and certified electrical work
- Separate food storage space for each occupant
- Heat detection and fire blanket where required