Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Lutterworth we start by measuring every room and checking Harborough District Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 31 miles from Lutterworth. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.
HMO rules in Harborough District Council
| Rule | Harborough 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 Harborough 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 Harborough District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO planning and Article 4 for Lutterworth landlords
Planning for an HMO in Lutterworth 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 Lutterworth 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.
- Check of lawful use, Article 4 and local HMO policies
- Submission and liaison with the planning officer
- Existing and proposed floor plans and site plans
- Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins
- Advice on Class L, C4 and sui generis routes