If the property is in Ludlow, 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 for Ludlow landlords
Our HMO appraisals in Ludlow 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 Ludlow 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.
- Council amenity standards applied to kitchens and bathrooms
- Every room measured against national minimum sizes
- Planning route: C4, sui generis or Article 4
- Guide build cost range and key risks listed
- Licensing position for the address
HMO feasibility appraisals near Ludlow
- Leominster 10.3 miles
- Bromyard 15.4 miles
- Bridgnorth 16.7 miles
- Bewdley 16.7 miles
- Stourport-on-Severn 18.9 miles
- Kidderminster 19.6 miles