If the property is in Bridgnorth, the council that matters is Shropshire Council. We look up its current schemes for the address and note any conditions it usually attaches to licences.
Terms for management, tenant-find or guaranteed rent are agreed in writing for each property before you instruct us.
HMO rules in Shropshire Council
| Rule | Shropshire 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 against Shropshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Shropshire 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 Shropshire Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO feasibility appraisals in Bridgnorth: what we do
Our HMO appraisals in Bridgnorth start with the address: we check the local council's licensing schemes, any Article 4 direction and its amenity standards for kitchens and bathrooms, then measure each room against the national minimum sizes to find the likely room count.
For houses in Bridgnorth and elsewhere in Shropshire, the appraisal also covers the planning route, building regulations and fire implications, a guide build cost range and the main risks. It is property information, not a valuation or financial advice.
- Building regulations and fire safety implications
- Licensing position for the address
- Planning route: C4, sui generis or Article 4
- Council amenity standards applied to kitchens and bathrooms
- Guide build cost range and key risks listed
HMO feasibility appraisals near Bridgnorth
- Madeley 6.7 miles
- Dawley 9.1 miles
- Telford 9.5 miles
- Wombourne 10 miles
- Wolverhampton 10.8 miles
- Kingswinford 10.9 miles