Ledbury sits within Herefordshire Council, which sets its own HMO standards for room sizes, kitchens and bathrooms. Our designs start from those standards, so the layout we price is designed to meet the council's licensing requirements.
Quotes list each item of work, so you can see where the money goes and compare like for like.
HMO rules in Herefordshire Council
| Rule | Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO fire risk assessments for Ledbury landlords
Shared houses in Ledbury need a fire risk assessment that reflects how the building is actually laid out. We assess the common parts and the escape route from every bedroom, then give you a written report with a prioritised action plan you can act on.
Councils and fire services covering Herefordshire commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Ledbury after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.
- Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting
- Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties
- Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep
- Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes
- Prioritised action plan with a reason for each item