Rutland County Council is the licensing and planning authority for Oakham. We confirm the house has the licence and planning status it needs before anything else.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 50 miles from Oakham, which keeps inspections and property visits easy to arrange.
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.
Turnkey HMO projects in Oakham: what we do
Our turnkey HMO projects in Oakham 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 Rutland.
Owners in Oakham 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.
- Licence application, furnishing and first room lets
- Optional ongoing management after handover
- Feasibility appraisal before you commit to buy
- Conversion works to a fixed written quote
- Design, planning and building control applications