An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. Landlords in Leicester (LE1, LE19, LE21 and LE87) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. With students as well as working sharers renting in Leicester, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Postcodes
- LE1, LE19, LE21 and LE87
- Location
- 34 miles east of Birmingham
- Council
- Leicester City Council
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do extensions for extra rooms in Leicester involve?
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
- Heating, insulation and glazing
Which rules apply in Leicester?
Here is what usually applies to a Leicester job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 3–6 unrelated sharers is use class C4; changing from a family house is usually permitted development unless an Article 4 direction applies.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
Leicester City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Directions in force from 20 Aug 2014 (Westcotes, Clarendon Park, Central) and a 2021 direction for West, East and South sub-areas in effect 28 Nov 2022; further extension 17 Feb 2023. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Parts of Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields, Fosse, Saffron, Spinney Hills, Stoneygate and Westcotes, 10 Oct 2022-9 Oct 2027 (supplementary designation for omitted streets from 29 Dec 2022). |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Leicester before you buy or start work. Source: Leicester City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Leicester?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £33,950 – £58,200 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £1,750 – £3,900 | m² |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Leicester can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 8–14 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Leicester.
When do Leicester landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Leicester:
- Adding a ground-floor room
- Moving to more sharers with consent
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Leicester
Can I extend an HMO under permitted development?
Some extensions to houses are permitted development, but rules differ for HMOs and by nation and council. We check the address before design.
How far do you travel from Leicester?
We cover the whole of Leicestershire and work UK-wide. For Leicester the nearest towns on our list are Oadby (3 miles), Wigston Magna (4 miles), Loughborough (9 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Leicester?
Leicester is covered by Leicester City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Leicester?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Extensions for extra rooms near Leicester
- Oadby · 3 mi
- Wigston Magna · 4 mi
- Loughborough · 9 mi
- Coalville · 12 mi
- Hinckley · 12 mi
- Melton Mowbray · 14 mi
- All of Leicestershire
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