Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Hinckley we start by measuring every room and checking Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
We'll tell you plainly if a house in Hinckley isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.
HMO rules in Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
| Rule | Hinckley and Bosworth 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 | In part of the area Hinckley town centre and about 36 nearby streets, since 1 May 2026 |
Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council's Article 4 direction covers Hinckley town centre and about 36 nearby streets. Whether a house in Hinckley needs planning permission to become a small HMO depends on whether it is inside that boundary, which we check for the exact address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO planning permission work in Hinckley
Planning for an HMO in Hinckley starts with three questions: what the current lawful use is, whether an Article 4 direction covers the street, and what local policy says about the concentration of shared houses. We answer all three before you spend money on design.
For landlords and investors in Hinckley and the rest of Leicestershire, we prepare planning applications and lawful development certificates, with the plans and evidence councils commonly ask for. We also explain where licensing and building regulations need a separate approval.
- Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins
- Submission and liaison with the planning officer
- Lawful development certificate applications with dated evidence
- Existing and proposed floor plans and site plans
- Advice on Class L, C4 and sui generis routes
HMO planning and Article 4 near Hinckley
- Nuneaton 3.9 miles
- Bedworth 5.7 miles
- Atherstone 7.6 miles
- Narborough 7.6 miles
- Foleshill 8.2 miles
- Lutterworth 9.3 miles