Shared houses in Oakham need to satisfy Rutland County Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.
We cover LE15 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Oakham as anywhere else in Rutland.
HMO rules in Rutland County Council
| Rule | Rutland County 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 Rutland County 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 Rutland County Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Large HMO conversions in Oakham: what we do
For larger houses and buildings in Oakham, 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 Oakham and across Rutland where a six-bedroom layout would leave usable space empty.
- Planning drawings and room schedule for the application
- Floor-by-floor build programme with building control inspections
- Fire strategy agreed with building control at the start
- Kitchens and bathrooms sized to council amenity standards
- Feasibility check of the building, layout and planning policy