HMO fire risk assessments in Oswestry

For landlords in Oswestry, our HMO fire risk assessment service turns the council's requirements into a clear list of documents, works and dates.

Every job in Oswestry starts with a measured survey and a check of Shropshire Council's current HMO rules.

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Oswestry sits within Shropshire 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.

We cover SY11 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Oswestry as anywhere else in Shropshire.

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 fire risk assessments for Oswestry landlords

Shared houses in Oswestry 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 Oswestry after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.

Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting
Site visit covering common parts and every escape route
Prioritised action plan with a reason for each item
Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties
Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep

HMO fire risk assessments near Oswestry

Shrewsbury 16.4 miles
Whitchurch 17.1 miles
Market Drayton 23.7 miles
Wellington 25.1 miles
Oakengates 27.8 miles
Dawley 28.1 miles

HMO fire risk assessments in Oswestry: common questions

Who issues HMO licences in Oswestry?

Shropshire Council is the licensing authority for Oswestry. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

What documents does Shropshire Council ask for with an HMO licence?

Councils usually ask for floor plans showing room sizes and fire safety features, gas and electrical safety certificates, and fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. We check Shropshire Council's current list for your application.

Do HMOs in Oswestry 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.

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. Shropshire Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.