Running an HMO in Lutterworth means keeping Harborough District Council's licence conditions, the management regulations and the tenancy rules in step. We keep those together in one compliance diary.
We cover LE17 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same approach in Lutterworth as anywhere else in Leicestershire.
HMO rules in Harborough District Council
| Rule | Harborough 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 Harborough 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 Harborough District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Turnkey HMO projects in Lutterworth: what we do
Our turnkey HMO projects in Lutterworth run under one contract from purchase support to first tenants. Each starts with checks for the address, including the local council's licensing schemes, any Article 4 direction and its amenity standards, so the design reflects the rules that apply in Leicestershire.
Owners in Lutterworth keep control of the purchase and finance decisions throughout, with a written summary and a decision point at the end of each stage. Build costs are quoted after a survey, and council fees for planning, licensing and building control are paid separately.
- One contract from purchase support to first tenants
- Licence application, furnishing and first room lets
- Conversion works to a fixed written quote
- Design, planning and building control applications
- Feasibility appraisal before you commit to buy