Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Stamford we start by measuring every room and checking South Kesteven District Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.
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.
Large HMO conversions in Stamford: what we do
For larger houses and buildings in Stamford, 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 Stamford and across Lincolnshire where a six-bedroom layout would leave usable space empty.
- Floor-by-floor build programme with building control inspections
- Kitchens and bathrooms sized to council amenity standards
- Handover file prepared for the mandatory licence
- Fire strategy agreed with building control at the start
- Feasibility check of the building, layout and planning policy