Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Melton Mowbray we start by measuring every room and checking Melton Borough Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
We cover LE13 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Melton Mowbray as anywhere else in Leicestershire.
HMO rules in Melton Borough Council
| Rule | Melton 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. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Melton 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 Melton Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO licence applications for Melton Mowbray landlords
Licensing rules for shared houses in Melton Mowbray depend on the exact address. Mandatory licensing applies to every HMO with 5 or more occupiers, but additional or selective schemes can bring smaller houses into licensing too. We check which applies before preparing anything, so the application matches the scheme.
For landlords in Melton Mowbray and across Leicestershire, we prepare the floor plan, collect the certificates and complete the council's form. We follow the application through to a decision, help with any draft conditions and keep a note of the renewal date.
- Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared
- Measured floor plan in the council's usual format
- Check of mandatory, additional and selective licensing at the address
- Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated
- Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
HMO licence applications near Melton Mowbray
- Oakham 9.4 miles
- Syston 9.4 miles
- Stoneygate 11.7 miles
- Humberstone 11.7 miles
- Birstall 11.8 miles
- Belgrave 12.5 miles