Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Grantham we start by measuring every room and checking South Kesteven District Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 59 miles from Grantham. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.
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 large HMO conversion service in Grantham
For larger houses and buildings in Grantham, we assess whether an HMO for seven or more people is realistic before any design money is spent. That means checking local planning policy, the structure, the escape routes and how many kitchens and bathrooms the occupancy would need.
If the scheme works, we prepare the planning drawings, agree the fire strategy with building control and build floor by floor. It suits bigger properties in Grantham and across Lincolnshire where a six-bedroom layout would leave usable space empty.
- Kitchens and bathrooms sized to council amenity standards
- Fire strategy agreed with building control at the start
- Handover file prepared for the mandatory licence
- Planning drawings and room schedule for the application
- Floor-by-floor build programme with building control inspections
Large HMO conversions 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