HMO fire risk assessments in Stratford-upon-Avon

We handle HMO fire risk assessment work for HMOs in Stratford-upon-Avon and the rest of Warwickshire, checking each requirement against Stratford-on-Avon District Council's current rules.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council is the licensing and planning authority for Stratford-upon-Avon. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

We'll tell you plainly if a house in Stratford-upon-Avon isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.

HMO rules in Stratford-on-Avon District Council

Rule	Stratford-on-Avon 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. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

We couldn't confirm Stratford-on-Avon 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 Stratford-on-Avon District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

How we handle HMO fire risk assessment work in Stratford-upon-Avon

Shared houses in Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Warwickshire commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Stratford-upon-Avon 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
Prioritised action plan with a reason for each item
Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes
Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting

HMO fire risk assessments near Stratford-upon-Avon

Warwick 8.2 miles
Leamington Spa 10.5 miles
Kenilworth 11.8 miles
Evesham 12.3 miles
Redditch 12.8 miles
Knowle 13.3 miles

Questions about HMO fire risk assessment in Stratford-upon-Avon

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 Stratford-upon-Avon 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. Stratford-on-Avon District Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.

Who issues HMO licences in Stratford-upon-Avon?

Stratford-on-Avon District Council is the licensing authority for Stratford-upon-Avon. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.