- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- LE, CV, DE, NG
- Main towns
- Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Wigston Magna
What do loft conversions for extra rooms in Leicestershire involve?
- New stair within the protected route
- Structural design and steelwork
- Building control sign-off
- Feasibility and head-height check
- Dormer or roof windows
- Fire doors and extended alarm system
Which rules apply in Leicestershire?
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two, and 4.64 m² for a child under 10.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do loft conversions for extra rooms cost in Leicestershire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dormer loft conversion, about 30 m² | £40,000 – £60,000 | £38,800 – £58,200 | project |
| Rooflight loft conversion, about 30 m² | £22,500 – £30,000 | £21,800 – £29,100 | project |
Typical time on site: 6–10 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Loft conversions for extra rooms by town in Leicestershire
Questions about loft conversions for extra rooms in Leicestershire
Does adding a loft room change the HMO planning position?
It can. Going from six to seven sharers moves a house into a large HMO in England, which normally needs planning permission. We check before design.
Will the loft room count for licensing?
Only the floor area with at least 1.5 metres of headroom counts towards the room size in England.
Do you carry out loft conversions for extra rooms across Leicestershire?
Yes, across the whole of Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley.
Who licenses HMOs in Leicestershire?
HMOs in Leicestershire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Leicestershire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Leicestershire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Leicestershire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Leicestershire
- Ensuite installation in Leicestershire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Leicestershire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Leicestershire
- Fire doors in Leicestershire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Leicestershire