Melton Mowbray sits within Melton Borough Council, which sets its own HMO standards for room sizes, kitchens and bathrooms. Our designs start from those standards, so the layout we price is designed to meet the council's licensing requirements.
You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.
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 planning and Article 4 for Melton Mowbray landlords
Planning for an HMO in Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray 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.
- Submission and liaison with the planning officer
- Existing and proposed floor plans and site plans
- Lawful development certificate applications with dated evidence
- Check of lawful use, Article 4 and local HMO policies
- Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins
HMO planning and Article 4 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