Harborough District Council is the licensing and planning authority for Market Harborough. We confirm the house has the licence and planning status it needs before anything else.
We'll tell you plainly if a house in Market Harborough isn't suited to the arrangement you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.
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.
How we handle turnkey HMO work in Market Harborough
Our turnkey HMO projects in Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough 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.
- Optional ongoing management after handover
- One contract from purchase support to first tenants
- Feasibility appraisal before you commit to buy
- Licence application, furnishing and first room lets
- Design, planning and building control applications