HMO planning and Article 4 in Uppingham

Midlands HMO provides HMO planning permission support in Uppingham: we work out what Rutland County Council needs, gather the evidence and help you keep the house compliant.

Work in Uppingham is surveyed, designed and managed by the same team, with one point of contact from first call to handover.

  • Free survey and fixed written quote
  • One team for build, compliance and lettings
  • Quotes itemised so you can compare

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Uppingham sits within Rutland County 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.

Work is carried out by S&K and vetted subcontractors working under S&K's supervision, so you contract with one company for the whole project.

HMO rules in Rutland County Council

RuleRutland County Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensingNot confirmed
Selective licensingNot confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOsNot confirmed

Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

We couldn't confirm Rutland County 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 Rutland County Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

HMO planning and Article 4 in Uppingham: what we do

Planning for an HMO in Uppingham 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 Uppingham and the rest of Rutland, 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
  • Existing and proposed floor plans and site plans
  • Advice on Class L, C4 and sui generis routes
  • Lawful development certificate applications with dated evidence
  • Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins

HMO planning and Article 4 near Uppingham

Questions about HMO planning permission in Uppingham

Who issues HMO licences in Uppingham?

Rutland County Council is the licensing authority for Uppingham. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

Can you fix the issues a council inspection found?

Yes. We price the works on the inspection report, carry them out and provide the evidence the council asks for.

Do HMOs in Uppingham need a fire risk assessment?

Fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment of the common parts of most HMOs, and councils commonly ask to see one with a licence application. We arrange the assessment and the works it recommends.

How often are electrical checks needed in an HMO?

Private tenancies in England need an electrical installation condition report before the tenancy starts and at least every five years, and gas appliances need a safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months.

Need HMO planning permission help in Uppingham?

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