If the property is in Grantham, the council that matters is South Kesteven District Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.
Because we also manage and maintain HMOs, we design with day-to-day running in mind: hard-wearing finishes, sensible storage and layouts that keep shared spaces usable.
HMO rules in South Kesteven District Council
| Rule | South Kesteven 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. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm South Kesteven 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 South Kesteven District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO loft conversion work in Grantham
Plenty of houses have roof space that could hold extra bedrooms, but in Grantham we always measure the headroom first, because floor under a 1.5 m ceiling does not count towards room size. That tells you how many rooms the loft can really add.
A loft room usually creates a third storey, so we plan the protected escape route and alarm upgrades for the whole Grantham house, not just the new floor. We also check the occupant count, because seven or more residents needs planning permission anywhere in Lincolnshire.
- New staircase and protected escape route
- Alarm extended and doors upgraded on lower floors
- Updated floor plans for the licence file
- Planning and permitted development position checked first
- Headroom survey and countable floor area calculation
Loft conversions for HMOs near Grantham
- Sleaford 11.4 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 12.4 miles
- Melton Mowbray 14.3 miles
- Bourne 14.7 miles
- Oakham 17.3 miles
- North Hykeham 18.9 miles