If the property is in Malvern, the council that matters is Malvern Hills District Council. We look up its current schemes for the address and note any conditions it usually attaches to licences.
We cover WR14 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same approach in Malvern as anywhere else in Worcestershire.
HMO rules in Malvern Hills District Council
| Rule | Malvern Hills District 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 Malvern Hills District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Malvern Hills District 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 Malvern Hills District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO feasibility appraisals in Malvern: what we do
Our HMO appraisals in Malvern 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 Malvern and elsewhere in Worcestershire, 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
- Guide build cost range and key risks listed
- Licensing position for the address
- Planning route: C4, sui generis or Article 4
- Every room measured against national minimum sizes