South Kesteven District Council is the licensing and planning authority for Grantham. We confirm the house has the licence and planning status it needs before anything else.
We cover NG31 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same approach in Grantham as anywhere else in Lincolnshire.
HMO rules in South Kesteven District Council
| Rule | South Kesteven 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 South Kesteven 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 South Kesteven District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Our HMO property sourcing service in Grantham
We source houses suited to HMO use in Grantham and across Lincolnshire, 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 Grantham 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.
- Layout, condition and guide works cost reviewed
- Room sizes measured against national minimums
- Written terms and identity checks before we act
- Licensing position checked for each address
- Houses checked for Article 4 and planning use first
HMO property sourcing near Grantham
- Sleaford 11.4 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 12.4 miles
- Melton Mowbray 14.3 miles
- Bourne 14.7 miles
- Oakham 17.3 miles
- North Hykeham 18.9 miles