Glenfield sits within Blaby District 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.
We cover LE3 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Glenfield as anywhere else in Leicestershire.
HMO rules in Blaby District Council
| Rule | Blaby 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 against Blaby District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Blaby 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 Blaby District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Gas, electrical and alarm certificates for Glenfield landlords
Landlords in Glenfield need the same core certificates as anywhere in England: an annual gas safety record, an EICR at least every 5 years and working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Licence conditions often add fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing to the list.
We arrange checks for HMOs in Glenfield and across Leicestershire, book them before they fall due and keep every date in a compliance diary. Where a report needs remedial work, we quote for it straight away so deadlines are met.
- Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers
- Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates
- Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline
- EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years
- Compliance diary with every due date in one place