HMO licence applications in Wigston

Landlords in Wigston deal with Oadby and Wigston Borough Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.

We cover LE18 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Wigston as anywhere else in Leicestershire.

HMO rules in Oadby and Wigston Borough Council

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.

How we handle HMO licence application work in Wigston

Licensing rules for shared houses in Wigston 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 Wigston 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.

• Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated
• Check of mandatory, additional and selective licensing at the address
• Council application form completed and checked
• Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
• Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared

HMO licence applications near Wigston

• Evington 1.7 miles
• Oadby 1.8 miles
• Knighton 2.1 miles
• Aylestone 2.8 miles
• Leicester 3.8 miles
• Stoneygate 4.6 miles