HMO fire risk assessments in Oakengates

Need help with HMO fire risk assessment in Oakengates? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what Telford & Wrekin Council asks for.

Every job in Oakengates starts with a measured survey and a check of Telford & Wrekin Council's current HMO rules.

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Shared houses in Oakengates need to satisfy Telford & Wrekin Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.

We cover TF2 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Oakengates as anywhere else in Shropshire.

HMO rules in Telford & Wrekin Council

Rule	Telford & Wrekin Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	None found A planned borough-wide scheme was revoked in September 2026
Selective licensing	Not confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	Due to start Borough-wide, due to start 27 February 2027

Checked October 2026 against Telford & Wrekin Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Telford & Wrekin Council has confirmed a borough-wide Article 4 direction that starts on 27 February 2027. From then, turning a family house in Oakengates into a small HMO will need planning permission, so we check your programme against that date. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Telford & Wrekin Council revoked a planned borough-wide additional licensing scheme in September 2026, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.

Our HMO fire risk assessment service in Oakengates

Shared houses in Oakengates 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 Shropshire commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Oakengates 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
Site visit covering common parts and every escape route
Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes

HMO fire risk assessments near Oakengates

Telford 1.6 miles
Dawley 2.2 miles
Wellington 2.8 miles
Madeley 4.3 miles
Newport 6.7 miles
Bridgnorth 11 miles

HMO fire risk assessments in Oakengates: common questions

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Oakengates?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Oakengates needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

How often are electrical checks needed in an HMO?

Private tenancies in England need an electrical installation condition report before the tenancy starts and at least every five years, and gas appliances need a safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months.

Do HMOs in Oakengates need a fire risk assessment?

Fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment of the common parts of most HMOs, and councils commonly ask to see one with a licence application. We arrange the assessment and the works it recommends.

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Oakengates?

Not under a council scheme we could find when we checked. Mandatory licensing starts at five people, and councils can add schemes, so we confirm with Telford & Wrekin Council before you let.