HMO fire risk assessments in Bewdley

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

Whether the house in Bewdley is empty, let or mid-purchase, we can start with the survey.

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Covering Bewdley and nearby Worcestershire towns

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Landlords in Bewdley deal with Wyre Forest District 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.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 21 miles from Bewdley. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.

HMO rules in Wyre Forest District Council

Rule	Wyre Forest 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	Due to start Kidderminster only, due to start 20 February 2027

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

Wyre Forest District Council's Article 4 direction, due to start on 20 February 2027, covers Kidderminster only. Elsewhere, including Bewdley, changing a family house into a small HMO is normally permitted development. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Wyre Forest District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

Our HMO fire risk assessment service in Bewdley

Shared houses in Bewdley 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 Worcestershire commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Bewdley after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.

Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep
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
Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes

HMO fire risk assessments near Bewdley

Stourport-on-Severn 2.8 miles
Kidderminster 3 miles
Stourbridge 9.2 miles
Droitwich Spa 10.3 miles
Wolverhampton 10.3 miles
Kingswinford 10.5 miles

Questions about HMO fire risk assessment in Bewdley

Who issues HMO licences in Bewdley?

Wyre Forest District Council is the licensing authority for Bewdley. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

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

Only if Wyre Forest District 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.

Can you fix the issues a council inspection found?

Yes. We price the works on the inspection report, carry them out and provide the evidence the council asks for.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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