HMO fire risk assessments in Whitchurch

Midlands HMO provides HMO fire risk assessment support in Whitchurch: we work out what Shropshire Council needs, gather the evidence and help you keep the house compliant.

Our base in Great Barr is about 43 miles from Whitchurch, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

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Landlords in Whitchurch deal with Shropshire Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.

We cover SY13 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Whitchurch 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.

How we handle HMO fire risk assessment work in Whitchurch

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

Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties
Site visit covering common parts and every escape route
Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes
Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep
Prioritised action plan with a reason for each item

HMO fire risk assessments near Whitchurch

Market Drayton 9.1 miles
Keele 16.7 miles
Oswestry 17.1 miles
Newport 17.8 miles
Shrewsbury 18 miles
Newcastle-under-Lyme 18.7 miles

Questions about HMO fire risk assessment in Whitchurch

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

Only if Shropshire Council runs an additional licensing scheme covering the address. Mandatory licensing starts at five or more people. We confirm the position with the council for the address.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Whitchurch?

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 Whitchurch needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

Do HMOs in Whitchurch 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.