Oadby and Wigston Borough Council is the licensing and planning authority for Wigston. We confirm the house has the licence and planning status it needs before anything else.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 35 miles from Wigston, which keeps inspections and property visits easy to arrange.
HMO rules in Oadby and Wigston Borough Council
| Rule | Oadby and Wigston 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 against Oadby and Wigston Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Oadby and Wigston 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 Oadby and Wigston Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO property sourcing work in Wigston
We source houses suited to HMO use in Wigston and across Leicestershire, checking each one for Article 4, licensing, room sizes, layout and condition before we put it forward. You receive the checks in writing, with comparable room lets found for that property.
Sourcing in Wigston is carried out under written terms, with identity and anti-money-laundering checks before we act. We never hold or pool investors' money and we don't give financial advice, so take regulated advice before you commit to a purchase.
- Written terms and identity checks before we act
- Comparable room lets checked per property
- Room sizes measured against national minimums
- Layout, condition and guide works cost reviewed
- Houses checked for Article 4 and planning use first